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Am ersten offiziellen Arbeitstag nach dem Beginn des Jahres der Ratte hat sich die Verwaltung der Zone für Internationale wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit (Deutsch-Chinesischer Ökopark) an alle Ausländer gewandt, die im Gewerbegebiet arbeiten. In dem Schreiben hat die Verwaltung ausländische Unternehmen und alle ausländischen Angestellten versichert, dass sie alle erdenklichen Maßnahmen ergreift, um die Auswirkungen der Corona-Virus-Epidemie so gering wie möglich zu halten und gleichzeitig die Hoffnung auf eine enge Zusammenarbeit bei der Überwindung der Krise zum Ausdruck gebracht.
Im Folgenden der (englische) Wortlaut des Schreibens:
Dear friends，
Happy Chinese New Year 2020!
At the beginning of the New Year, the whole nation is concerned with the outbreak of the pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). All-out efforts are being made by the Chinese government to curb the spread of the disease. Epidemic prevention and control measures are being taken in an orderly manner. QIECZ will always stand by your side in this fight against the virus. Hereby, we make the following suggestions.
I. Reduce outdoor activities as much as possible1.Avoid visiting areas where the disease is prevalent.
2. It is recommended to make less visits to relatives and friends and dining together during the epidemic prevention and control, and stay at home as much as possible.
3. Try to avoid visits to crowded public areas, especially places of poor ventilation, such as public bathrooms, hot springs, cinemas, internet bars, Karaokes, shopping malls, bus/train stations, airports, ferry terminals and exhibition centers, etc.
II. Personal Protection and Hand Hygiene
1. It is recommended that a mask shall be worn when going out. A surgical or N95 mask shall be worn when visiting public areas, hospitals or taking public transportation.
2.Keep your hands sanitized. Try to avoid touching public objects and parts in public areas. After returning from public areas, covering your cough, using the restroom, and before meals, please wash your hands with soap or liquid soap under running water, or use alcoholic hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes when you are unsure whether your hands are clean or not. Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow when sneeze or cough.
III. Health Monitoring and Seeking Medical Attention
1. Monitor the health conditions of your family members and yourself. Measure your temperatures when you feel like having a fever.
2. Go to medical institution in a timely manner in case of the suspicious symptoms relating to the pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus are found. Such symptoms include fever, cough, pharyngalgia, chest distress, dyspnea, mildly poor appetite, feebleness, mild lethargy, nausea, diarrhea, headache, palpitation, conjunctivitis, mildly sore limb or back muscles, etc. Try to avoid taking metro, bus and other public transportation. Tell the doctor your travel and residence history in epidemic areas, and who you met after you got the disease.
3. As of now, we have designated 3 dedicated pneumonia hospitals at the West Coast New Area, namely, the West Coast Branch of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University(青岛大学附属医院西海岸医院, No.1677, Wutaishan Road), Qingdao West Coast New Area People’s Hospital(青岛西海岸新区人民医院, No.287, Lingshanwan Road) and Qingdao West Coast New Area Central Hospital（青岛西海岸新区中心医院，No.9, Huangpujiang Road).
IV. Keep Good Hygiene and Health Habits
1. Frequently open the windows of your house for better ventilation.
2. Do not share towels with your family members. Keep your home and tableware clean. Sun-cure your clothes and quilts often.
3. Do not spit. Wrap your oral and nasal secretion with tissue and throw it in a covered dustbin.
4. Balance your nutrition and exercise moderately.
5. Do not touch, buy or eat wild animals (gamey). Try to avoid visiting markets that sell live animals.
6. Prepare thermometer, surgical or N95 masks, domestic disinfectant and other supplies at home.
Thank you very much for your significant contribution to the development of QIECZ. In the time of difficulties, we need your continuous confidence and support. Let’s join our efforts to protect our common home!
Take care and be safe.
Qingdao International Economic Cooperation Zone
February 3, 2020
