[Jin Ding/China Daily]
The Wuxi government released an announcement Thursday calling on everyone who has been in Wuhan to register and have body temperature tests in nearby neighborhood communities.
A new type of coronavirus was detected in viral pneumonia cases in Central China's Wuhan city a month ago. Based on current knowledge, the incubation period of the virus can be as long as about 14 days, according to a prevention and control plan released Wednesday by the China's National Health Commission.
According to the announcement, those who do not have fever should undergo medical observation for at least 14 days; while those who have fever and respiratory infection symptoms must be transferred to a hospital by ambulance for treatment.
All the travel agencies and hotels in Wuxi are asked to provide full refunds if visitors from Wuhan cancel their reservations. They are also asked to reject all requests for assistance in traveling to Wuhan.
Mass rallies will be greatly reduced or canceled during the coming Spring Festival holiday.
The local government also stressed that citizens should take the initiative to cooperate with relevant departments to tackle the public health hazard instead of spreading rumors and social panic.
People can call the public service hotline, 12345, for more information and suggestions.
