Staff wearing face masks and shields direct rail passengers in Beijing on Thursday, although the number travelling was said to be smaller than in previous years. Photo: AP
China’s Covid-19 outbreaks force caution as Lunar New Year travel rush begins
- Government pushes initiatives to limit and discourage movement during the traditional migration period
- Transport ministry estimates 1.2 billion trips will be made over the 40-day holiday season, a 60 per cent drop from 2019
Staff wearing face masks and shields direct rail passengers in Beijing on Thursday, although the number travelling was said to be smaller than in previous years. Photo: AP
