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HONG KONG, Jan 10 (SCMP): Chinese authorities are urging residents not to make “unnecessary” trips to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday, as the country grapples with fresh coronavirus outbreaks. Many local governments have issued notices this week calling on people to stay home to prevent the spread of the virus, prompting China State Railway to announce that any train tickets booked before Thursday could be refunded. The country sees the world’s largest annual human migration in the lead-up to the Lunar New Year – which falls on February 12 this year – as people travel home for family reunions. Get the latest insights and analysis from our Global Impact newsletter on the big stories originating in China. ....
Chinese urged not to make unnecessary trips home for Lunar New Year 6 published : 8 Jan 2021 at 16:31 6 Passengers wearing masks are seen at the waiting area for a train to Wuhan at Beijing West Railway Station, ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year on Jan 20, 2020. (Reuters photo) Chinese authorities are urging residents not to make unnecessary trips to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday, as the country grapples with fresh coronavirus outbreaks. Many local governments have issued notices this week calling on people to stay home to prevent the spread of the virus, prompting China State Railway to announce that any train tickets booked before Thursday could be refunded. ....