zh-cn	致境外近期赴山西外籍人士的一封信
en-us	A Letter to All Foreign Friends Coming to Shanxi

zh-cn	亲爱的朋友们：
en-us	Dear friends,

zh-cn	近期以来，山西人民与全国人民一道，在中央政府坚强领导和国际社会鼎力支持下，采取最为全面、彻底、严格的防控举措，同病毒展开斗争，全省疫情防控工作取得了积极成效。
en-us	Under the firm leadership of the Central Government and with the support of the international community, Shanxi province, together with other parts of China, has taken the most comprehensive, thorough and strict prevention and control measures to fight against COVID-19. 

zh-cn	截至2020年3月6日，山西全省已连续11天无新增确诊病例。
en-us	As of March 6, 2020, there had been no new confirmed cases in Shanxi province for eleven consecutive days.

zh-cn	山西不仅高度重视中国公民的生命安全和身体健康，同时也高度重视在晋外国公民的生命安全和身体健康。
en-us	We always attach great importance to the safety and health of foreign friends in Shanxi. 

zh-cn	自疫情发生以来，我们设立热线电话，提供多语种的疫情信息以及咨询服务，同时注重解决他们在医疗、生活等方面提到的困难，大部分在山西外国公民能安心生活和工作。
en-us	Since the outbreak of COVID-19, regional service hotlines have been available to provide multilingual epidemic information and consulting services, and priorities have been placed over helping foreign friends overcome the difficulties in medical treatment and daily life. Therefore, most foreign friends feel relieved to live and work in Shanxi.

zh-cn	新冠肺炎是人类共同的敌人，在全球化时代，疫情可能以空前的速度传播。
en-us	COVID-19 is the common enemy of humankind. 

zh-cn	当前新冠疫情在许多国家出现，呈现多发快发态势，一些国家的疫情正在加剧，跨境流动传播正引发全球关注，形势仍然十分严峻。
en-us	In this globalized world, the epidemic may spread at an unprecedented rate. At present, COVID-19 has hit many countries, showing a tendency of unexpected and rapid outbreaks. The situation is now aggravating in some countries, while cross-border transmission is becoming an increasing global concern. The whole world is facing a grim situation.

zh-cn	疾病无国界，协同筑健康。
en-us	While disease respects no national boundaries, health can be protected with concerted efforts. 

zh-cn	国际社会需要同舟共济，守望相助，共同战斗。
en-us	The international community needs to unite as one, stay alert, and fight together. 

zh-cn	山西省将在继续加强本地区疫情防控的同时，推动联防联控，采取必要措施，化解疫情跨境传播的风险，为全面打赢全球防疫战做出山西贡献。
en-us	We will continue to ramp up efforts in regional joint prevention and control of COVID-19, take necessary measures to defuse the risks of cross-border spread of the epidemic, and make due contribution to winning a decisive victory in the global epidemic prevention war.

zh-cn	为此，我们向近期赴山西学习、工作、生活、商务等的外籍人士特别提示：
en-us	Hence, the following instructions are given to all foreign friends who intend to come to study, work, reside and do business in Shanxi.

zh-cn	一、 根据山西省疫情防控相关措施，将针对疫情严重程度不同国家和地区开展分区分级防控，提供健康检测和健康管理服务。
en-us	1. Following the prevention and control measures for epidemic situation in Shanxi, differentiated prevention and control services will be carried out for countries and regions with different severity of the epidemic, with health check and management services being the basic. 

zh-cn	对外国公民和中国公民一视同仁，无差别执行，并会充分照顾当事人合理关切，提供必要的保障和协助，希望大家充分理解并积极配合，一道共同防范疫情带来的风险，维护好自己及他人的健康安全。
en-us	Foreign friends will be equally treated as Chinese nationals and full considerations will be given to your reasonable concerns. Necessary facilitation and assistance will be timely provided. All are expected to fully understand and cooperate, jointly prevent the risks from the epidemic, and protect the health and safety of yourselves and others.

zh-cn	二、 请加强自我防护，尽量减少外出，避免到人员密集的场所，不要聚会聚餐。
en-us	2. Please strengthen self-protection, try to stay indoors and avoid crowds, and do not gather or dine together. 

zh-cn	外出须正确佩戴口罩，废弃口罩按规定规范投放。
en-us	Masks must be worn properly when going out. 

zh-cn	保持良好的个人卫生习惯，注意居所卫生，适当开窗通风。
en-us	Used masks should be disposed off in accordance with the regulations. 

zh-cn	避免接触任何野生动物或禽类动物，减少生冷食物摄入，食用熟食，多喝热水。
en-us	Maintain good personal hygiene habits, keep your residence clean, and properly open windows for ventilation. 

zh-cn	定期测量体温，如出现发热、咳嗽、胸闷、乏力等症状，须佩戴口罩前往我省指定医疗机构就诊。
en-us	Avoid any contact with any wildlife or poultry, reduce cold food and take cooked food, and drink plenty of boiled water. Measure your body temperature on a regular basis. In case of such symptoms as fever, cough, chest tightness and fatigue, you must wear a mask and go to the designated medical institutions for treatment.

zh-cn	三、 请及时关注山西省卫健委官方微信公众号“健康山西官微”和官方网站“http://wjw.shanxi.gov.cn”获取新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎疫情官方权威信息通报，并了解山西省各地救治定点医院信息和联系方式、有关疫情防控措施以及重要通知通告。
en-us	3. Please stay tuned to the official WeChat account “jksxgw” and the official website of Health Commission of Shanxi Province (http://wjw.shanxi.gov.cn). There you can have access to the official information bulletins on the epidemic, and keep abreast of the briefings and contact information of the designated hospitals, relevant epidemic prevention and control measures, and important announcements.

zh-cn	衷心感谢您对山西省疫情防控工作的理解、配合和支持。
en-us	Sincere thanks for your understanding, cooperation and support for the epidemic prevention and control in Shanxi. 

zh-cn	我们愿意竭诚为广大来山西的各国友人做好服务，及时解决遇到的困难和问题。
en-us	We will try our best to help solve your difficulties and problems. 

zh-cn	在山西期间如有任何疑问，请致电：
en-us	If you have any questions during your stay in Shanxi, please feel free to contact us by phone: