China’s official media told people to stay on guard against the coronavirus (COVID-19) on Saturday and restrictions on foreigners entering went into effect as the country reported no new locally transmitted infections and a small drop in imported cases.
With some of the world’s highest population densities, the city-state this week announced more stringent social distancing measures.on Saturday and restrictions on foreigners entering went into effect as the country reported no new locally transmitted infections and a small drop in imported cases.
Reuters could not verify the existence of the National Film Administration’s order to extend cinema closures but a man answering the phone at a Wanda Cinemas theatre in Shanghai confirmed it had been ordered to close again. Effective Saturday, China has suspended the entry of foreign nationals with valid Chinese visas and residence permits.DEATH TOLL AT 3 295
“At this time, we must be extremely vigilant and cautious and we must prevent the post-epidemic relaxation from coming too soon, leading to the loss of all our achievements,” the Communist Party’s official People’s Daily newspaper said in a front-page editorial.
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