China News Service, Yichang, August 6 (Reporter Guo Xiaoying) The Shennongjia Forest District New Crown Pneumonia Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters Office issued a notice on the 6th, saying that it is scientific and accurate for the prevention and control of the new crown pneumonia epidemic. The study decided that from 18:00 that day, all scenic spots in the Shennongjia forest area will be temporarily closed, and reception of foreign residents will be suspended.
Shennongjia Liuyunfei Waterfall.
(Data Map) Photo by Wang Jun
Shennongjia has the largest virgin forest in central China and is one of the three major biodiversity centers in China. It is known as the world’s living fossil gathering place and a "refuge" for ancient, rare and endemic species. Cultural organization, biosphere reserve, world geopark, and world heritage three protection systems jointly entered the heritage site.
On the same day, many underground stations in Hubei issued the latest notice to adjust public transportation routes, suspend the operation of some passenger lines, and temporarily close some scenic spots.
Up to now, well-known scenic spots such as the Three Gorges Dam, Wudang Mountain, Jingzhou Ancient City, and Dahong Mountain have been temporarily closed to the public in Hubei.
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