5. Simplified funerals, no wedding parties

The Ministry of Civil Affairs on Jan 31 advised the public to simplify funerals and cancel wedding dinner parties in a bid to reduce possible transmission of the novel coronavirus.

The ministry said local authorities should guide the public to make funeral arrangements simple and fast, and avoid congregations. Efforts should be made to disinfect marriage registration centers as well as monitor registrants' body temperatures.

Registration centers in many places have suspended services in accordance with local epidemic control and prevention work requirements.

6. Water quality monitored to prevent secondary disasters

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Jan 31 urged air and surface water quality monitoring during the epidemic — especially in drinking water sources — thus preventing the adverse impact of secondary disasters brought by the epidemic.