A letter to foreign friends in Suzhou Industrial Park

Dear foreign friends in SIP,

On the occasion of Chinese Spring Festival, we extend our sincere greetings and best wishes to you all.

To cope with the outbreak of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Jiangsu Provincial People's Government activated level I public health emergency response at 24:00, Jan 24.

I. Follow official updates. Learn the most recent updates, check out the list of designated hospitals, and look for prevention and treatment guides. 0512-66680924/13382109437 for more help.

II. Increase prevention and self-protection. Keep good hygiene by washing your hands often with soap or alcohol-based sanitizer. Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue or your flexed elbow. No spitting. Dispose of used masks appropriately. Maintain proper ventilation and keep rooms clean. Avoid close contact with wild animals or birds. Do not eat raw or undercooked eggs, poultry or other animal products.

III. Minimize outdoor activities. Avoid crowded places, parties and group activities. Correctly wear a mask (preferably a surgical mask) if you have to go and attend.

IV. Join in our prevention and control efforts. In case of recent visits to the infected areas, or having direct contact with people from those areas with symptoms such as fever or cough, please timely report to local community and stay at home under medical observation for 14 days, starting from your last day staying in the infected areas or having contact with a suspected case. Please kindly support and cooperate with the government, community or medical staff for health information inquiries.

Thank you very much for your significant contribution to the development of Suzhou and SIP. In the time of difficulties, we need your continuous confidence and support. Let's join our efforts to protect our common home!

SIP Foreign Affairs Office

January 30, 2020