Chinese city orders spas, mahjong salons to shut after COVID-19 case confirmed

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In Harbin, spas, cinemas and mahjong salons were ordered to close on Tuesday to prevent COVID-19 spreading in poorly ventilated spaces.

Swimmers jump into a part of the Songhua River, where the frozen surface has been carved open, in the northern city of Harbin

The temporary shutdowns were part of a range of restrictions imposed on the northeastern city after one case of community transmission, the report said, citing the Harbin government. The restrictions come as China celebrates the mid-moon festival on Tuesday, and ahead of the National Day golden week holiday starting on Oct. 1, a time of increased travel and social interraction.

 

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