FAQs (III) for Foreigners on Prevention and Control of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia

From: Foreign Affairs Office of Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government | Updated:2020-02-13

This week, many people have returned to work. What measures of prevention and control are needed?

1. When commuting

* Avoid taking public transport. Try to walk, cycle or drive to your office instead.

* If you have to take public transport, you shall wear a face mask throughout the ride and try to avoid touching objects in the vehicles with your hands.

2. Entering the workplace

* Wear a face mask and receive body temperature check before entering the office building. You must pass the body temperature check before being allowed in. Wash hands in time.

* If you have symptoms such as fever, please go to the fever clinic of a hospital immediately.

3. Using an elevator

* Avoid using the elevator if you are going to or leaving lower floors. Use the stairs instead.

* Stand clear of the elevator doors while waiting. Do not stand face-to-face with passengers exiting the elevator.

* Wearing a face mask is mandatory while taking elevators. Try to avoid touching buttons or handrails, or leaning on the walls of the elevator.

4. In offices

* Maintain sanitation and ventilation of the office area.

* Keep distance of at least one meter with others and wear a face mask while working with others in an office.

* When there are visitors, both visitors and hosts shall wear face masks.

5. Attending a conference

* Wear a face mask and wash hands for disinfection before entering the conference room.

* Keep distance of at least one meter with other attendees.

* Control the conference time and open windows once for ventilation when the conference lasts long.

6. Dining

* Adopt individual serving and avoid crowds.

Foreign Affairs Office of Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government

Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission

February 11, 2020


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