An open letter to all foreign residents in Weihai

In order to fight for pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus and effectively stop the spread of the epidemic, Shandong province has launched the first level response to major public health emergencies since January 25th. Under the unified arrangement of the CPC Weihai Committee and Weihai Municipal People’s Government, the prevention and control of pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus is being carried out in an orderly way. To ensure the health and safety of all foreign residents during their stay in Weihai, we would like to send the following initiatives to foreign residents:

I. Timely pay attention to the release of authoritative information. Follow information released by authoritative media, such as the WeChat official accounts of “People’s Daily”, “Weihai Release”, “Healthy Weihai” and official website of Weihai Health Commission (http://wsjkw.weihai.gov.cn/”). Acquire the information and contact information of designated hospitals in Weihai, and relevant epidemic prevention and control measures and important notices. Neither believe in rumors nor spread them.

II. Strengthen Health Protection. Keep proper ventilation at home and good personal hygiene habits such as washing hands frequently.and drinking water regularly. When coughing or smeezing, always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or an elbow. Do not spit everywhere, and put the discarded mask in accordance with the regulations. Avoid contact with any wild animals or poultry. Meat and eggs shoud be cooked thoroughly before eating.

III. Minimize Outdoor Activities. Try to avoid the closed and airless public places and densely populated places, and stop gathering activities such as parties and wear masks when going out. If you or your family members have respiratory symptoms such as fever, fatigue, dry cough, etc., please wear a mask to the fever clinic of the designated medical institution. On the way to the hospital, you need to wear medical surgical masks and avoid public transportation.

IV. Cooperate with joint defense and control. Please understand and cooperate with the government, community and medical institutions when they conduct the registration and inquiry of epidemic prevention and control. If you have been to Wuhan and other high epidemic areas or contacted with people in the epidemic area recently, please report to local CDC or designated department as soon as possible. And stay isolated at home for no less than 14 days. During isolation, pay close attention to the physical condition, take temperature regularly, and keep a regular life and a good mood.

Foreign Affairs Office of Weihai Municipal People’s Government

January 29, 2020