People in east China’s Jiangsu province have been advised to refrain from discretionary travel and social gathering as sporadic COVID-19 cases have been reported in Beijing, Liaoning and some other places recently.
The Hanshan Temple bell-striking ceremony, an annual event in Suzhou to usher in the new year, will be moved online, according to a notice issued by the Suzhou municipal government on Sunday. Tourists who have already purchased tickets for this event can apply for a full refund from the ticketing platform and enjoy the priority to purchase next year.
Hanshan Temple and Fengqiao Scenic Area will be open normally on the first day of the new year.
Suzhou will also cancel its annual new year run for safety concerns.
Nanjing will cancel the bell-striking event and other activities at Jinming Temple and Linggu Temple.
The laba porridge-giving event, which falls on January 20, will also be halted.
No New Year's Eve activities will be held in Nanjing Qixia Mountain Scenic Area and Nanjing Qixia Ancient Temple.
Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control has advised people to avoid discretionary travel and refrain from social gathering during the New Year’s Day holiday.
Hu Jianli, Deputy Director, Institute of Acute Infectious Disease Control, Jiangsu Center for Disease Control and Prevention
It is recommended
that everyone must get the information
about the epidemic situation
at their preferred destination
and it is not recommended
to go to places
with medium and high risks of infection
Vulnerable groups such as the elderly
the pregnant
and patients with chronic diseases
are not recommended to go traveling
People are also advised to follow guidelines to wear masks during travel and sanitize their hands upon arrival.
Anyone with fever, cough, fatigue, diarrhea and other symptoms must visit the nearest medical institution for examination and consultation.
