Guzhen Town reported one positive sample on May 7,  and its relevant epidemic control measures will be implemented as follows: 

▶ Restrictions on gathering activities 

Conferences, forums, training sessions, performances, exhibitions, sales campaigns and other public gatherings shall be suspended in Guzhen Town. To strengthen the prevention and control of key places, Internet cafes, cinemas, fitness centers, bars, foot care shops, chess and cards rooms and other enclosed venues as well as offline training institutions shall be closed temporarily, and dine-in service in restaurants is canceled. Bus services are also suspended. 

▶ Regional nucleic acid testing 

Nucleic acid testing will be carried out in Guzhen from 9:00 to 20:00 on May 8. All residents shall actively cooperate with the testing to ensure that all those in need are tested, observe the on-site order at sampling and testing sites, and take proper self-protection measures. 

▶ Temporary traffic control 

All roads entering or exiting Guzhen Town (except for the inter-city railway Guzhen Station) are under strict control. During the control period, residents can only enter but not leaving Guzhen Town. 

If one really needs to leave the town for urgent medical treatment, specific official duties or other special reasons, it is required to present a valid negative nucleic acid test result within 24 hours. 

People who travel via Guzhen Station(intercity lightrail) are required to present a proof of negative nucleic acid test result within 48 hours.

Those who do not comply to the rules will be handled according to relevant laws and regulations on epidemic prevention and control.

▶ Self-protection 

Avoid gathering activities, wear masks, wash hands and do cleaning frequently, use serving chopsticks and stick to other good living habits. In the case of fever, dry cough, fatigue, sore throat, hyposmia and other symptoms, please go to the nearest fever clinic immediately, during which wear a mask all the way and avoid using public transportation. All the above measures take effect at 6:00 am on May 8 and may be adjusted according to the changing epidemic situation and prevention and control needs. 

▶ Hotlines

Guzhen COVID-19 Prevention and Control Headquarters Office: 

0760-22348896 (Chinese)

Zhongshan Foreign Affairs Bureau:

English: 0760-88339063 

Japanese: 0760-89980039 (Weekdays)

Spanish: 0760-89980180 (Weekdays)