New York City will set up checkpoints on major traffic roads to strengthen enforcement of epidemic prevention regulations

　　(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) New York City will set up checkpoints on major traffic routes to strengthen the implementation of epidemic prevention regulations

　　China News Agency, New York, August 5th. New York Mayor Bai Sihao said on the 5th that New York City began to set up checkpoints on key traffic routes entering the city on the same day to strengthen the implementation of anti-epidemic regulations such as self-isolation of foreign passengers.

　　New York State jointly announced in June with the states of New Jersey and Connecticut that travelers from areas at high risk of the new crown pneumonia in the United States must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. At present, California, Texas, Florida and other 34 states in the continental United States, as well as Puerto Rico are listed as high-risk areas by New York State.

　　At a press conference on the same day, De Blasio said that the setting of checkpoints is specifically in charge of The New York City Sheriff's Office, and the location will be adjusted daily. New York City Sheriff Joseph Fucito said that checkpoints will be located near major bridges and tunnels in New York City. In addition to strengthening the implementation of the quarantine policy, they will also check whether passengers comply with other epidemic prevention regulations. The work of each checkpoint will be carried out in accordance with a set of uniform procedures to ensure that the rights of all people are protected.

　　Bai Sihao said that he hopes that by setting up checkpoints, the public will understand the importance of strict enforcement of quarantine and other epidemic prevention regulations. New York City is also cooperating with companies in the transportation and tourism industries to strengthen the popularization of epidemic prevention knowledge and implement epidemic prevention regulations. If the quarantined person really needs it, New York City can provide accommodation, food and medicine. Those who violate the epidemic prevention regulations will face a fine of up to 10,000 U.S. dollars.

　　In terms of epidemic data, 15 people were newly confirmed infected in New York City on the 4th, and no one died. There were 636 new confirmed cases in New York State, and the positive rate of the virus test was 0.87%; the total number of hospitalizations dropped to 564, with 4 deaths. At present, more than 418,000 people have been confirmed to be infected in New York State, more than 73,000 people have recovered, and 32,700 people have died. (Finish)