With the epidemic control entering into a new stage of preventing imported cases of COVID-19 from abroad, the foreign affairs offices of Yiwu has collected the most concerned inquiries regarding the epidemic control status, prevention and control measures, market information, and other services.

1. With markets opening and businesses resumed, what is the current situation of epidemic prevention and control in Yiwu?

All of the 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been cured and discharged from hospital. No new confirmed cases have been reported for 30 consecutive days since Feb 12. So far, there are no suspected or confirmed cases of foreigners infected with COVID-19.

Through the concerted efforts of the whole city, the situation of the epidemic here continues to improve, and the order of production and life is being restored quickly. However, there's undeniable risk of imported cases of COVID-19 from abroad, so please keep the habits of wearing a mask, washing hands frequently and no gathering. Please report to the residential community, village committee hotels or landlords within the first hour of your arrival.

2. With the rapid spread of the epidemic overseas, the risk of imported cases of COVID-19 from aboard is increasing, so what measures have been taken to prevent that from happening?

In order to effectively consolidate the positive results of epidemic prevention and control, Yiwu attaches great importance to the prevention of overseas cases of COVID-19 from entering Yiwu. According to the requirement of epidemic control at all levels, Yiwu treats domestic and foreign personnel equally and takes necessary prevention and control measures by adhering to the principle of being law-based, respectful, friendly and service oriented.

1)       For domestic and foreign personnel from South Korea, Italy, Iran, Japan, France, Germany, Spain, Singapore and the United States, they need to be under a 14-day quarantine for health monitoring at a designated hotel in Yiwu.

2)       For domestic and foreign personnel from Kuwait, Bahrain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, Malaysia, Norway, Canada, Iraq, the UAE, Vietnam, Austria, Sweden, Hong Kong, and Taiwan regions, they need to be quarantined at a designated place or conducting home-based medical observation.

3)       For domestic and foreign personnel from the above mentioned countries and regions, they need to take body temperature twice per day for 14 days since their arrival and should try best not to go out.

4)       The above epidemic prevention and control measures will be subject to timely adjustment according to the dynamic epidemic situation of various countries and regions.

5)       Chinese and foreign citizens will enjoy the same treatment. The government will timely address the reasonable concerns of foreign citizens and respect their language and cultural differences while carrying out relevant measures.

3. What should foreign buyers pay attention to when they enter the markets?

At the main entrance of each market district, there is a buyers’ service center that provides entry services. Foreign buyers can use the green channel exclusive for foreigners to enter the market after having their passports, QR code generated by "yixingou" WeChat mini app, body temperature checked.

Buyers who have been in China for at least 14 days (from the date of the passport's latest entry stamp) and have normal health condition shall purchase in the market by themselves. For the buyers from low-risk countries and regions who have recently stayed in China for less than 14 days, we will arrange staff members to accompany them one-to-one during market procurement.