China News Service, March 14. According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in Iran, in February this year, many passengers on Mahan's flight to China were diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia, causing the flight to be interrupted for a long time.
The embassy in Iran attaches great importance to this. After the virus traceability investigation and analysis with Iran's professional testing institutions, it is confirmed that the Omicron variant strain has high infectivity, strong concealment, and rapid infection. During the flight, the space is closed and the people are dense, such as personal Inadequate protection is more susceptible to infection.
Mahan Air will resume Tehran-Guangzhou flights on April 11.
The embassy in Iran once again reminded Chinese citizens who plan to return to China to maintain a clear understanding of the severe global epidemic situation and adhere to "non-essential, no travel".
If you really need to return to China, please strictly implement the pre-trip isolation measures, strengthen the protection during testing, waiting and boarding, and reduce the risk of infection during travel.
1. Strengthen protection and reduce going out.
Regardless of whether you have been vaccinated against the new crown, you should overcome paralysis and war weariness, continue to be vigilant, strengthen prevention, and do personal protection.
Wear masks, wash hands frequently, ventilate frequently, and avoid gatherings, especially during the New Year of the Islamic calendar, to reduce unnecessary going out, do not take public transportation, do not go to crowded places, do not participate in gathering activities such as dinner parties, and avoid unnecessary external exchanges.
If you go out, wear a mask and maintain social distance.
2. Strictly implement the pre-departure isolation regulations.
Effectively implement the 21-day isolation measures before the trip. Except for the two tests before the trip, avoid going out or contact with others, and implement self-closed-loop management.
Our embassy plans to take appropriate measures to randomly check the quarantine situation of those who plan to return to China. If any violation is found, the health code will be refused.
3. Strictly prevent cross-infection in the testing process.
Hospitals and testing sites have a high risk of infection. Please maintain social distance, wear N95 masks and gloves throughout the process, do not touch the outer surface of the mask, and do not touch the mouth, nose, eyes, etc. before hands are thoroughly cleaned or disinfected.
After completing the test, please pay attention to personal protection and self-isolation, and do not go to public places to avoid infection after the test.
4. Take personal protection during the whole process of returning to China.
There is a risk of infection during public transportation, airport waiting, and boarding. Please be sure to strengthen personal protection.
It is recommended to wear protective clothing, masks, gloves and other necessary equipment throughout the process, and carry disinfection supplies (such as hand sanitizer, disinfection paper towels, etc.) for backup.
Avoid entering indoor smoking rooms, toilets or crowded places at the airport.
During the flight, try to avoid meals, drink less water, communicate with others less, minimize the number of times you use the aircraft bathroom, and wash your hands and disinfect thoroughly after use.
After arriving in China, please also comply with the relevant epidemic prevention requirements. In addition to accepting the test, please do not take off your mask, gloves or protective clothing during entry procedures until you are staying in an isolation hotel.
Adults are requested to help accompanying children in travel protection according to the above requirements.
Related contact numbers:
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center Tel: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-59913991
Consular protection and assistance number of the Chinese Embassy in Iran: +98-9122176035