29 Jul 2022 | 08:38 AM UTC
China: Authorities continue to impose enhanced COVID-19 curbs in parts of Heze, Shandong Province as of July 29
Officials maintaining COVID-19 controls in parts of Heze, Shandong Province, China, as of July 29. Localized disruptions likely.
Event
Officials continue to implement COVID-19 restrictions in Heze, Shandong Province, as of July 29. The government classifies 84 areas in multiple locations, including Mudan District, as high- or medium-risk. Authorities will restrict travel to and from the affected communities. Security personnel will enforce checkpoints in these areas to ensure compliance with movement restrictions. Officials typically extend measures until one week after the latest date of newly confirmed community cases. Officials will likely carry out several rounds of testing in these locations before easing restrictions. The government has also suspended all bus services in the city.
Officials could impose tighter restrictions if there are new COVID-19 cases. Strict controls, such as stay-at-home orders and closure of nonessential businesses, are possible. The government may impose gathering, business, and travel restrictions in other parts of Shandong Province as a precaution if new cases emerge.
Heze is approximately 142 km (228 km) northeast of Zaozhuang.
Advice
Strictly heed the instructions of authorities. Avoid all nonessential operations in areas impacted by travel controls. Confirm appointments. Remain cooperative if approached and questioned by law enforcement officers.
