Advice from the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Arrange your activities based on the principle of non-essential and non-travel

　　China News Service, Beijing, December 17 (Huang Yuqin) Regarding how to balance travel and epidemic prevention at the end of the year, Cui Aimin, Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, suggested at the 2020 domestic media briefing on consular work that he hopes not to travel unless necessary Arrange your own activities in principle, try not to travel long distances abroad, especially try not to travel internationally, and try not to travel abroad if you are at home.

　　Cui Aimin said that the current new crown pneumonia epidemic is still spreading globally, and many countries have tightened epidemic prevention measures, and travellers are facing the risk of being infected or stranded.

Experts from the World Health Organization suggest that personnel from all countries should strengthen self-protection, maintain social distancing, avoid going to crowded places, and minimize cross-border travel.

"We fully understand the urgent desire and mood of overseas Chinese to return home. We suggest that you pay more attention to the travel reminders issued by the embassies and consulates of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant overseas epidemic information, and carefully evaluate all risks in the travel process."

　　Cui Aimin suggested that I hope to arrange my own activities based on the principle of non-necessary and non-travel. Try not to travel long distances abroad, especially try not to travel abroad, and try not to travel abroad when you are in China. This can greatly reduce the risk of travel The risk of infection and the possibility of being stranded.

　　"If you have to travel, you need to understand the specific requirements and regulations of the country's entry, transit, health and epidemic prevention in advance, and take extra care to protect yourself." Cui Aimin said, if you are traveling, whether it is nucleic acid testing If you encounter special difficulties and problems on the way back home, you can always contact the embassy or consulate abroad for consular protection and assistance.

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