Beijing to implement strict quarantine measures for international arrivals

Beijing will implement strict quarantine measures for international travelers arriving in the city, according to local authorities on Sunday.

From midnight Monday, a 14-day quarantine in a designated facility will be applied to all international arrivals in the city. However, home quarantine is permitted for people with special conditions following a strict evaluation by local authorities.

Beijing reported five new imported cases of COVID-19 on March 14, among which three are from Spain, one from Italy and another from Thailand, an official said at a press conference.