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Chinese Local Governments Discourage New Year Travel: News

CHINA PRESS

Multiple provinces including the capital Beijing have taken measures to limit traveling during the coming Lunar New Year season to contain an apparent rise in coronavirus infections, including asking state employees to spend the holidays at home, China News Service reported. Shijiazhuang, the capital city of Hebei province bordering Beijing, reported 31 new Covid-19 cases for Thursday, prompting local authorities to implement lockdowns and close off road transportation, the agency said.

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