
Beijing tells residents to stay put for holidays
Beijing has urged residents not to leave the city during the Lunar New Year holiday in February, implementing new restrictions after several Covid-19 infections last week.
Two domestic cases were reported on Friday.
Another two asymptomatic cases were discovered in Beijing earlier in the week.
Beijing is conducting testing on a limited scale in the neighborhoods and workplaces where the cases were found.
To contain any new outbreaks, the Beijing government canceled big gatherings such as sports events and temple fairs.
It says applications will be strictly reviewed for any major events.
Venues such as cinemas, libraries and museums have to operate at 75% capacity, the government said.
It also called on companies not to arrange business trips outside the city and abroad.