Beijing introduced quarantine measures as new coronavirus outbreak spreads

Beijing introduced quarantine measures from June 17 due to new coronavirus outbreak, Xinhua reports.

“From June 17 Beijing increased level of emergency response from third to second due to the new coronavirus epidemic,” the report reads.

Schools are transferred to the distance form of education, and universities work is suspended.

Departures from Beijing without serious need are prohibited, and everyone who arrives in the city must undergo coronavirus test.

Between June 11 – 15, 106 local cases of COVID-19 infection were confirmed in Beijing. Yesterday, June 16, 31 new cases were reported.