China News Service, August 4th. According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles, the Delta strain of the new crown mutation virus is currently raging around the world, and the epidemic in the United States has rebounded sharply.
The security situation in the United States is insecure, and racial discrimination and hateful violence against Asians and gun-related crimes occur from time to time.
Recently, the consular district of the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles has continuously encountered cases involving Chinese citizens drowning, traffic accidents, and telecommunications fraud.
The Consulate General solemnly reminds Chinese citizens and institutions in the United States to pay attention to their health, personal and property safety.
1. Pay attention to epidemic prevention and control.
Delta virus is the most transmissible variant of the new crown virus discovered so far. Chinese citizens in the consular area must prepare for the normalization of the epidemic, pay attention to the threat of the mutant virus, and be vaccinated as soon as possible.
Tighten the string of epidemic prevention at all times. Even if you have been vaccinated, you must reduce going out and gathering, insist on wearing a mask, and seek medical attention if you have suspected symptoms.
Adhere to "non-essential, non-urgent, and non-travel". If you must return to your country due to an emergency, you should strengthen pre-departure self-health monitoring, truthfully conduct "double testing", and take measures to prevent travel infections.
2. Pay attention to personal safety.
Chinese citizens and Chinese-funded enterprises in the consular area should pay close attention to the local public security situation and avoid going out at night and going to high-risk areas.
Be vigilant against acts of discrimination and hatred against Asians. In case of emergencies, you must remain calm, try to avoid quarrels and physical conflicts, ensure your own safety, and call 911 in time (Chinese service can be requested) or ask others to assist the police.
Pay attention to safety risks when going out to play and avoid accidents such as traffic and wading.
3. Pay attention to property safety.
With the start of the new academic year, more and more Chinese students come to the United States.
International students should understand the characteristics of various fraud cases in advance, pay attention to prevent telecommunications fraud, do not transfer large sums of money to other people's accounts with a single phone call, and consult relatives and friends for help in case of any suspicious calls.
It is recommended that parents remit in installments as needed to avoid letting international students manage large sums of money on their own.
If you need consular assistance, you can contact the consulate general, or download the "Chinese Consulate" APP for online help, or call the 24-hour Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 0086-10-12308 or 0086-10-59913991.