ENTERING RECOVERY PHASE

China continues to handle the risk of the “second wave” of COVID-19.

MEASURES

  • On 19 May, it was reported that lockdown has been imposed to the north-eastern city of Shulan, Jilin province to contain the COVID-19. All villages and residential areas in the city were closed, and only one person per household is allowed to leave for purchasing essential goods.
  • On 20 May, Wuhan, the epicentre of COVID-19 outbreak, has announced the new regulation1 in prohibiting the consumption, hunting and breeding of wild animals. The regulation comes into force immediately and it will be in effect for the next 5 years.