Beijing Orders Reduced Capacity At Some Local Venues

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2021-11-17 HKT 21:21

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  • Anyone entering Beijing must show proof of a negative Covid test taken within the past 48 hours, and have a green health code displayed on their mobile phones. Photo: AFP

    Anyone entering Beijing must show proof of a negative Covid test taken within the past 48 hours, and have a green health code displayed on their mobile phones. Photo: AFP

The Xinhua news agency on Wednesday said authorities in Beijing had ordered local entertainment spots, including performance venues and internet cafes, to run at 75 percent capacity.

The move is a control measure against Covid-19.

Other measures against the coronavirus have also been put in place.

Anyone entering Beijing must show proof of a negative Covid test taken within the past 48 hours, and have a green health code displayed on their mobile phones.

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