Critical moment requires conscientious attitude

Dear friends,

Welcome to Zhangjiagang.

Over the past period, a type of novel virus has become a major threat to human life and health, which poses a grave challenge to global public health security. We are engaging a serious combat against it, and now the prevention and control of it are at the most critical moment.

Under the current situation, the value of life is above all. In view of the serious and complicated conditions of the recent international pandemic, we will further strengthen scientific and precise prevention and control to strictly prevent the rebound of the epidemic, in order to protect the lives and health of all citizens and Chinese and foreign friends (regardless of nationality) who come or return to ZJG. Hereby we announce the following:

I. All foreigners coming or returning to ZJG are required to cooperate with various measures to prevent and control the epidemic, and pay close attention to official WeChat public accounts such as “iSuzhou”, the Suzhou foreigner service platform, “ZJG City Affairs” and “ZJG People’s Government Website” for real-time authoritative information.

II. After arrival, all foreigners coming or returning to ZJG should take the initiative to register their information in the community, company or hotel where they stay to report their travel history. If you have recently traveled from South Korea, Japan, Italy, Iran and other countries or regions, please cooperate with home or collective medical observation for 14 days. During medical observation, you must not go out without permission.

III. All foreigners in ZJG are required to enhance self-protection, reduce mobility, avoid crowded places, and refrain from attending party gatherings. Please wear a mask correctly when going out, and pay attention to hand hygiene. Please continue to monitor your own health conditions. If you have symptoms such as fever, cough, headache, fatigue, and dyspnea, please consciously avoid contact with others and wear a mask to seek medical help in fever-clinic of designated foreign-related hospital in time (ZJG First People’s Hospital, No. 68 Jiyang West Rd., 0512-56919999, 0512-56919383). Please take the initiative to truthfully report your travel history and contact history.

Dear friends, this is a serious announcement. The implementation of indiscriminate prevention and control measures for all Chinese and foreigners who enter China is in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. It is also a need for epidemic prevention and control, and to protect the health and safety of you, your family and the general public. During the prevention and control, we will provide the necessary support and services. If necessary, please call the “12345” service hotline or the foreign affairs 24-hour service hotline (18936121095).

The pandemic has no borders, and the recent raging global situation has made us more vigilant. No matter where you come from, stay alert all the time. We believe that victory will come in the end. Let us work together to overcome the difficulties, shoulder the social responsibilities to fight the epidemic, and celebrate our final success very soon.

Good luck to all my friends!

ZJG COVID-19 Epidemic Prevention andControl Command Office

ZJG Municipal People’s Government Foreign Affairs Office

March 4, 2020