China Locks Down Three Cities Due to Covid-19 Outbreak

Jan.12 (EIRNS) — The Chinese authorities have announced the lockdown of the cities of Shijiazhuang, Xingtai, and Langfang with a total population of over 23 million, due to a new coronavirus outbreak, according to the Hebei province’s health committee. People are allowed to leave the cities only when absolutely necessary. At the same time, local watchdogs plan to conduct mass testing for coronavirus.