It is only 9 days before the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, but the number of new crown cases in many provinces and cities continues to rise, and many people regard epidemic prevention as the most important “political task” at present. Under the new wave of epidemic in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, the authorities suddenly imposed silent management on the epidemic-related areas the day before yesterday, and prohibited people from leaving the state, leaving more than a thousand tourists stranded at the local airport. The video showed that there were armed police officers in protective clothing (commonly known as “Dabai”) holding guns and shields on guard at the scene, causing dissatisfaction among the masses.
Yunnan reported 44 new local confirmed cases yesterday (6th), of which 3 were from Xinjiang and 41 were from the province. Most of the infected people were located in the Xishuangbanna Autonomous Prefecture. Xishuangbanna suddenly issued a notice on the followingnoon of Tuesday (4th), announcing that from 2:00 pm onwards, people who do not need to leave the state will not leave the state, and those who really need to leave the state will have to undergo 5-day health tests, and carry out 3 nucleic acid tests during this period, which means “disguised closure of the city” “.
Some online videos showed that a large number of tourists gathered at Xishuangbanna Airport, and some tourists were dissatisfied with the sudden detention and vented their dissatisfaction. However, a group of armed police officers in full protective suits were armed with long guns and shields on guard, which made the public even more angry. want to go home”.
Some netizens said that because the airport did not let people fly, everyone was clamoring to see the leader. The leader didn’t come for 6 hours. Everyone was very angry. There were other planes flying in. Everyone asked if he might get on the plane. Take out guns to suppress, saying that it is to protect us. “
In addition, some internet celebrities pointed out that Gaozhuang in Xishuangbanna is still low-risk, but tourists are locked in the city for at least 5 days, and the price of hotel accommodation is at least 1,000 yuan, questioning the authorities “taking advantage of the epidemic to make money for the country”, but said that It was refuted by local medical staff. According to the government announcement, for tourists stranded in Xishuangjing, Gaozhuang, from the day before yesterday, three meals a day will be provided free of charge in the area, and the accommodation fee will be billed, and the government and enterprises will negotiate and deal with related expenses.
At present, the video regarding Dabai’s gun crackdown cannot be found on Weibo. Only citizens discuss the relevant time in the comment area. Many tourists scolded “anti-epidemic garbage!” After the stabbing incident, most of the traffic stops in Yunnan had armed police standing guard with guns, asking everyone not to make a fuss.
In addition to Xishuangbanna, Zhangjiajie, Hunan recorded a confirmed case yesterday morning. In order to prevent the spread of the epidemic, the authorities implemented temporary closure measures. Hundreds of tourists were given a “red code” and might not leave. A large number of tourists walked to the Zhangjiajie city government to protest, and quarreled with relevant officials, demanding to leave.
In addition, there were 664 new local confirmed cases in Inner Mongolia yesterday. Among them, Hohhot City was the hardest hit area, with a total of 8 local cases and 651 asymptomatic infections. To curb the spread of the epidemic, the authorities announced yesterday that the city of Ulanhot will be under silent management. During the period, residents will not leave the city or go out unless necessary, and stores such as scenic spots, cultural scenes, and entertainment venues will be closed.
According to CCTV news, Inner Mongolia announced that from October 7th to 9th, three consecutive rounds of silent nucleic acid testing will be carried out in the urban area of Greater Ulanhot (including the main urban area of Ulanhot City and the main urban area of Horqin Town, Keyouqian Banner). Earlier, Inner Mongolia also called for further intensification of disposal efforts, insisting on “killing chickens with a bull’s knife”, and improving the level of prevention and control, especially to prevent the epidemic from “spilling over to Beijing.”
In addition, the authorities said on Thursday that due to the critical juncture of the epidemic prevention and control, the municipal party committee and government under the three orders and five appeals, the municipal party committee and the government were paralyzed, slack, lacked a solid work style, and did not perform their duties properly, which affected the overall situation of the city’s epidemic prevention and control work.” Five cadres were held accountable.
The official People’s Daily published a commentary today, emphasizing that the current domestic and international epidemic prevention and control is complex, arduous, and repetitive, and it is far from the time to breathe a sigh of relief and rest. Tighten the string of epidemic prevention and control at all times, strengthen normalized prevention and control measures in various places, consciously abide by the epidemic prevention and control regulations, and work together to build a strong epidemic prevention and control barrier, and firmly hold the bottom line of preventing large-scale epidemics.
Source: Comprehensive report
Text by FORTUNE INSIGHT
