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After the third consecutive day of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the capital, the Beijing Municipal Committee has updated a new set of restrictions and regulations to help strengthen the city's response and prevention of the further spread of the virus.
Currently, several areas in Fengtai District and the Xinfadi market have been upgraded to high-risk areas, while some parts of Xicheng District are now considered medium-risk. However, there has been no official notice on whether Beijingers can freely travel outside of Beijing without needing to quarantine once they reach their destination. Depending on how the situation develops, and with Dragon Boat Festival rapidly approaching next weekend, this will continue to be the question on everybody's minds but without any central directive it may be that we see individual provinces take measures into their own hands.
As for other prevention and control measures, teachers, students, and staff are all required to have their temperature checked upon entering the school. Masks must be worn throughout the campus and during class. Student dining times should be staggered and they should maintain a one-meter distance while lining up for food. Chairs, tables, and floors must be sterilized regularly and rooms must be properly ventilated.
On Saturday, Beijing Dining and Catering Prevention and Control Administration announced that they were returning to "second-level control measures." That basically means that to enter a restaurant, diners must once again have their temperature checked and a clean Beijing Health Kit status. Additionally, strict density controls will also be reinstated with customers needing to maintain a one-meter distance. It will be interesting to see how rigorously enforced these are.
Lama Temple and the National Center for the Performing Arts of China issued announcements on Jun 13 that they have temporarily suspended opening tours to the public. Lama Temple had only just reopened last Wednesday, and those visitors who made reservations online can apply for a refund. The NCPA, meanwhile, has canceled all events in June and an updated schedule will be released accordingly. So far, there have been no other announcements from the capital's main tourist attractions.
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