Dear Zhongshan citizens and friends,

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Zhongshan has been implementing with firm resolve the strategic decisions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council, and adhering to the requirements of Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China and Guangdong Provincial People’s Government. Taking the safety and health of everyone in Zhongshan as our top priority, we have tried our best to ensure effective and orderly implementation of COVID-19 prevention and control measures based on science and law. Through unremitting endeavour made by everyone in Zhongshan, the COVID-19 outbreak in the city has witnessed positive developments. We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone that have assisted and supported us, including our sister provinces and municipalities, consulates general in Guangzhou, governments of our overseas sister cities, civil organizations, people working on facilitating constructive bilateral relations, as well as all the Chinese citizens and foreign nationals in Zhongshan.

At this moment, there still remain transmission risks brought by cases imported from overseas. We are faced with a major challenge - “preventing imported cases from abroad and preventing a second wave at home”. To address this challenge, we all need to work together and spare no effort in preventing the further spread of COVID-19. Therefore, we would like to remind everyone in Zhongshan of the following:

1. In order to effectively prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases, all people in Zhongshan are obliged to actively cooperate with the disease control and prevention measures according to relevant laws and regulations in China. Anyone who violates relevant laws and regulations shall be held legally liable.

2. Strictly follow the requirement of “early detection, early isolation, early reporting and early treatment”. We need to continue to implement regular administration measures including measurement of body temperature of everyone entering residential blocks (villages), and presentation of IDs for entry and exit. People should voluntarily provide updates on their health status via Yuekang Code. Yuekang Green Code or other valid health certificates should be used for entry and exit. 

3. Zhongshan has implemented undiscriminating COVID-19 prevention and control measures regardless of nationality, skin colour or gender. We strongly oppose any differentiated actions taken against specific groups and we have zero tolerance over discriminatory language or acts.

4. No entity or individual shall restrict or deny specific groups of people from checking in at hotels, renting properties or entering into public places such as residential blocks, shopping malls or parks, on the basis of nationality, skin colour or gender.

5. No entity or individual shall restrict or deny specific groups of people from using public transport such as buses and taxis on the basis of nationality, skin colour or gender; daily essential services shall be available and accessible to everyone regardless of their nationality, skin colour or gender.

6. Provide necessary care and support. While implementing COVID-19 prevention and control measures and delivering health administration services, we will address the reasonable concerns of everyone in Zhongshan and provide necessary safeguard measures and support to ensure their legitimate rights and interests.

7. All public organizations must strictly fulfill their obligations and make sure responsible persons are held accountable. Regular health administration measures for employees must be strengthened. Body temperature must be taken and health information must be registered for people going in and out of the offices. Rooms should be properly ventilated. All spaces should be properly disinfected.

8. All public organizations, including civil organizations, industrial and business associations as well as social service agencies, shall make full use of their networks to mobilize and call on members to actively engage in COVID-19 prevention and control efforts.

9. All people in Zhongshan should continue to keep a mask on, cut off group activities, wash hands frequently, and pay extra attention to personal hygiene. When using public transport, people should try to avoid conversations and keep a safe distance from others to reduce transmission risks.

10. Everyone in Zhongshan can call 0760-12345 multilingual service hot line to report issues or problems related to COVID-19, or to ask for instructions and help.

We firmly believe that with the joint efforts of everyone in Zhongshan, we will be able to beat COVID-19 and build a better future together.

General Office of Zhongshan Command Center for COVID-19 Control and Prevention

April 24th, 2020