'China takes equal approaches to Chinese, foreigners in coronavirus control'

Medical personnel in protective suits prepare traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for patients of the coronavirus with an intelligent dispensing equipment at a pharmacy of Wuhan Tongji Hospital in Wuhan, the epicentre of the virus outbreak, in Hubei province, China. - China Daily/ANN

BEIJING: The Chinese government has been treating Chinese and foreign nationals on an equal and legitimate basis when taking novel coronavirus epidemic prevention measures, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Monday (March 3).

Local authorities have taken quarantine and preventive measures for people from severely affected countries and regions upon their arrivals, such as measuring body temperature and conducting medical observation. Zhao said these measures, in line with Chinese laws, are necessary for epidemic containment and can efficiently prevent the cross-border spread of the virus.