May 1, 2022

On the premise that the dynamic zero-COVID policy remains unchanged, large-scale lockdown can only be avoided through regular and normalized nucleic acid testing, meaning economic development and anti-epidemic work can be balanced; meanwhile, normalizing nucleic acid testing is a transitional means at minimum cost to the opening of the whole society and free movement of people in the future, Chinese experts said on Monday after several Chinese metropolises including Beijing issued new guidelines to normalize nucleic acid testing.

The government of Beijing announced that starting from May 5, local residents must provide proof of a negative nucleic acid test result taken within seven days to enter public places and use public transportation systems, including the metro and buses.

For those who organize collective activities such as artistic performances or sports events, they will be required to be responsible for event safety, all participants need to test their temperatures and provide proof of a negative nucleic acid test result taken within 48 hours, as well as a proof of full vaccination.

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