Not let our guard down in this decisive period!

Dear Friends,

Greetings! Welcome to Suzhou! You must have noticed that a new virus has become a gravethreat to people’shealthonthis planet over the last month.

Life matters above all things. In order to protect the health and security of all Suzhou citizensandnon-locals who travel or return to Suzhou including foreign nationals regardless of nationalities,considering the severity and complexity of the global COVID-19 outbreak,we will in tensify science-based and targeted epidemic prevention and control measures to contain the out break and avoid are bound.Thus,we urge all foreign friends who travel or return to Suzhou:

1.Please cooperate with the epidemic prevention and control measures launched by the prevention and control headquarters of various localities. Please follow “iSuzhou”, an information and service platform for foreign nationals in Suzhou, to get up-to-date information.

2. Please immediately come forward to report to your neighborhood committee or the hotel where you stay and inform your travel history truthfully. If you have recently traveled to Japan, South Korea or relevant areas and countries, please cooperate with neighborhood committee in 14 days of isolated medical observation at home or designated places and refrain from going outside during the medical observation period unless permitted.

3. Pleasepay attention to self-protection. Minimize travels and avoid crowds, gatherings and group meals. Always wear a face mask correctly when going out. Keep good hands and mouth hygiene. Please monitor your health constantly. If you observe fever, fatigue, difficulty in breathing or other symptoms, please avoid contacting others, wear a medical mask properly, and seek medical consultation in the fever clinics of designated hospitals timely. Please truthfully inform the doctor of your travel and contact histories.

Dear Friends, this is a message of importance! We are carrying out non-differential prevention and control measures and requirements for all Chinese as well as foreign friends entering the country in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. It is a must for the epidemic prevention and control, and moreover, a protection of the health and safety of all people, both Chinese and foreigners. At the same time, we will provide all kinds of necessary support and services. Please feel free to call the "12345" service hotline or Suzhou Foreign Affairs Office’s 24-hour service hotlines (see attached) should you need further inquiry.

We would like to point out that the virus is ruthless and we must stay vigilant against the global contagion. Do not let our guard down in this decisive period!

All the hard work is done for the moment that can be celebrated with tight embraces! With concerted efforts, let’s take our due responsibility of fighting the epidemic and jointly safeguard the health and safety of you, your family, and all citizens!

March 2, 2020

24-hour Hotlines for foreigners in Suzhou