Precautions on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Feb. 24, 2020

Posted by Expeditors on Feb 24, 2020 1:17:38 PM

China’s Hubei province has directed companies extend their coronavirus-related closures, further delaying return-to-work dates. Hainan Airlines, meanwhile, has resumed flights within China as of February 22, 2020.

Hubei Province, China
The Hubei Provincial Government has announced an extension of the work resumption date to March 11, 2020. The only exemptions are businesses involved in (a) epidemic prevention and control; or (b) providing necessary public services. The resume work date had been February 21, 2020 prior to the 19-day extension.

Hainan Airlines
Starting February 22, 2020, Hainan Airlines will resume more than 450 domestic flights to aid enterprises across China in resuming work.

China's Hubei extends work suspension to March 11
China Government release on work suspension (Chinese)
Latest development in epidemic control (English)

The overall situation remains very fluid. Contact your local Expeditors representative for more information and operational assistance.

Topics: China, Asia, Coronavirus