March 12, 2020
Dear International Friends and Chinese Returnees,
Welcome to Hunan, land of beautiful scenery!
The pandemic of COVID-19 is affecting many countries. For your safety and health, and to protect the safety and health of your families and the public, we hereby provide the following health tips for you in accordance with the requirements of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China on epidemic prevention and control:
1. We hope to have your understanding and cooperation with the Hunan provincial government in carrying out epidemic prevention and control measures, including taking body temperature and conducting health-care management. Please adopt personal protective measures, such as wearing a face mask, washing your hands on a regular basis, and reducing close contact with others.
2. If you have permanent residence or a job in Hunan, please register with your residential community within 24 hours of your arrival; if not, please register with the local community via the organization for which you work or the hotel in which you stay within 24 hours of your arrival for epidemic prevention and control services and assistance.
3. Please follow the information concerning the local epidemic situation and designated hospitals in Hunan published on the website of the Hunan Provincial Health Commission (http://wjw.hunan.gov.cn). If you need assistance, please contact the Foreign Affairs Office of the Hunan Provincial People’s Government by calling 0731-84510280 (this line is open 24/7).
Thank you for your support and cooperation. We wish you good health and a productive trip during your stay in Hunan.
Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of COVID-19 of Hunan Province