The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. releases safety reminders for Chinese students studying in the U.S. in the new academic year

　　Chinanews.com, August 24. According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, the current COVID-19 pandemic in the United States is still severe due to the influence of the mutated new crown virus caused by the delta strain.

Chinese students studying in the U.S. should abide by the epidemic prevention requirements of their schools and communities, strengthen self-protection, avoid or reduce unnecessary outings, gatherings, and dinner parties, and avoid crowded places to reduce the risk of infection.

If you have suspected symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, especially if you have recently traveled to a severely affected area or have been in close contact with a confirmed person, please consult a doctor in time.

Before seeing a doctor, please call the medical institution, clearly inform yourself of your travel history and symptoms, and follow the guidance of professional medical staff.

　　It is hoped that Chinese students studying in the United States will pay attention to the local security situation, increase risk prevention awareness, and ensure personal, property and travel safety.

If you encounter Qiu Ya and other behaviors, please keep calm and avoid quarrels and physical conflicts with the other party. You can report to the police or ask others to assist in the report, and report to the school and the competent department of the institution in a timely manner, requesting a fair treatment in accordance with laws and regulations.

When necessary, protect their own legitimate rights and interests through legal channels.

If consular assistance is involved, please contact Zhu Mei’s Embassy or the Consular Protection and Service Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in time (our Embassy telephone number: 202-4952216; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24-hour global consular protection and service emergency call center telephone number: 0086-10-12308 or 0086 -10-59913991).

And please pay attention to the reminders posted on the websites of the embassies, consulates and education offices in the United States.