According to the officially released information from the Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission, between 00:00 and 24:00, March 4, no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Jiangsu. 15 additional patients have been cured and discharged from the hospital.

As of the 4th of March, 631 confirmed cases have been reported in Jiangsu accumulatively, of which 51 were confirmed in Changzhou. To date, a total of 50 patients in Changzhou diagnosed with COVID-19 have been cured and have been subsequently discharged from the hospital.

According to the relevant national laws and regulations, based on the current COVID-19 situation in the province, Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government has lowered its level of public health emergency response from level-I to level-II. As of the 3rd of March, all the cities, counties and districts in Jiangsu have been identified as low-risk areas.

Experts urge the public to take necessary health precautions no matter which level of exposure risk to COVID-19 is measured in your region. Maintain healthy hygiene habits such as wearing a mask when going out, washing your hands frequently, covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, and keeping your room well-ventilated. As companies have started resuming operation, employees are recommended to keep ample space when communicating with colleagues and dine at staggered hours, in order to reduce the risk of exposure to someone who may be infected.