Local heroes

The novel coronavirus outbreak has temporarily put a halt to normal, bustling city life. Silence now marks the Chinese capital as companies offer their employees a variety of ways to resume production, including chartered transportation service for daily commuters to curb the spread of the epidemic, while many are provided with a choice to work at home.

However, delivery riders still brave the wind with their electric scooters to make sure those who work at home can get their meals and food supplies.

Due to the severity of the epidemic, the entrances of many communities are locked. Now, the goods are placed in front of the entrance, waiting to be picked up. Staff members measure the temperature of each visitor.

Some fresh produce distributors have ramped up scheduled minivan support to provide daily necessities outside the community entrance. To avoid close people-to－people contact, delivering to the customer's door is prohibited.

Sanitation workers toil away on the roads to keep things tidy. Cleaning workers disinfect the roads and business areas while wearing masks and gloves as a precaution against the virus.

The Beijing subway and bus operators have increased the frequency of buses and subway trains, limited passenger numbers during rush hours and enhanced disinfection.

These measures will curb the transmission of the virus that might spread during the travel season and guarantee the safety of both workers and their workplaces.