Beijing CDC suggests 7-day self-observation at home for people after concentrated quarantine

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- People who are released from a 14-day concentrated quarantine in Beijing were suggested to have self-observation at home for seven more days, an official with the Beijing Center for Diseases Prevention and Control (Beijing CDC) said Saturday at a press conference.

Liu Xiaofeng, deputy director of the Beijing CDC, noted that the people, especially those who had a travel history in COVID-19 hotspots or had contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases, should keep good self-protection and pay close attention to their physical condition during the week-long period.

Imported cases have caused sporadic cases of infection in Beijing, which has brought hidden dangers and risks to the city's epidemic prevention and control work, Liu noted.

"Those who return home after concentrated quarantine should report immediately to community workers if they develop even mild symptoms like fever and cough, and go to fever clinics as soon as possible," Liu said. ■