为坚决有效遏制新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情发生和扩散，江苏省于1月24日24时启动了重大突发公共卫生事件一级响应，实行最严格的防控措施。南通市委、市政府高度重视，统一部署，有序开展各项疫情防控工作。为切实保障在通外国友人的生命安全和人身健康，我们在此向各位在通的外籍人士提出如下倡议：
一、及时关注权威信息发布
请关注 “南通发布” “南通外事”微信公众号，获取新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情官方权威信息，了解江苏省及南通市疫情情况，南通市各定点救治医院信息和联系方式、有关疫情防控措施以及重要通知、通告等。
二、做好自我防护
保持良好的个人卫生习惯，注意勤洗手，外出时佩戴医用口罩；咳嗽、打喷嚏时务必使用纸巾捂住口鼻，废弃口罩规范投放。注意居所卫生，适当开窗通风，勤消毒。食用熟食，多喝热水，减少生冷食物摄入。注意保暖、合理膳食、增强抵抗力。避免接触任何野生动物或禽类动物。
减少外出活动，避免前往人员密集场所，暂停聚会、聚餐等群体性活动。定期自测体温，若出现发热、咳嗽、胸闷、乏力等症状，第一时间佩戴医用防护口罩到南通市各地定点医疗机构就诊。
三、参加联防联控
如果近期曾赴疫情高发地区，或接触疫区来通人员，请第一时间向当地疾控机构或指定部门报告，同时要密切注意身体状况，多居家休息，少外出活动。当政府、社区和医疗机构人员做疫情防控登记询问时，请予以理解支持并配合做好工作。
疫情当下，我们都有“不得病”的义务。这场战役里，没有局外人。请在通外国友人积极配合做好疫情防控工作，坚决防止疫情扩散蔓延，共同努力，维护好大家的生命安全和身体健康！
南通市人民政府外事办公室24小时值班热线：0513-85099266
南通市人民政府外事办公室
2020年1月30日
A LETTER TO FOREIGN FRIENDS IN NANTONG
To effectively contain thespread of the novel coronavirus pneumonia, Level-I emergency response has been activated by JiangsuProvince since 24:00 January 24thand most stringent control and prevention measures have been taken in this regard.
CPC NantongMunicipal Committee and NantongMunicipal People’s Government paid special attention to this epidemic by intensifying prevention and control efforts in an orderly manner. For the sake of your safety and health, several propositions are made as follows:
Stay Tuned to Information from Official Sources.
It is advised to follow official Wechat Accounts “南通发布”（Nantong Update）and “南通外事” (Nantong Foreign Affairs) to know how the epidemic develops in NantongCity and JiangsuProvince. Through these two accounts, you can also be informed of contact information of designated medical institutions, epidemic control & prevention measures, and other important notices, etc.
Take Preventive Measures to Protect Yourself.
It is advised to maintain personal hygiene by washing hands frequently and wearing surgical masks when going out. Tissues should be used to cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Used masks should be disposed in right manner. Open windows at home and indoor places to improve air circulation. Eat thoroughly cooked food, drink hot water and eat less raw and cold food. Keep warm and have balanced diet to boost immune system. Contact with any wild animals or poultry should be avoided.
Cut down on outdoor activities and stay away from crowded places. Parties or rallies should be suspended. Take body temperatures regularly. In case of such symptoms as fever, cough, chest distress or fatigue, you are advised to go to designated medical institutions immediately, wearing surgical mask.
Respond to Monitoring and Supervision Mechanism
If you have ever been to places with high incidence of New Virus Pneumonia and contacted people from affected areas recently, please report your information to local disease control agencies or to designated departments in timely manner. In the meantime, it is also advised to monitor your own physical conditions, take more rest at home and do less traveling. Your understanding, support and cooperation will be highly appreciated when staff from government organs, communities and medical institutions perform their duties by making registration or inquiries.
As stakeholders in the battel against the epidemic, we should all feel obliged to keep ourselves healthy. Your understanding and support are more than necessary for tackling the crisis. Let’s work together to contain the spread of the epidemic and safeguard safety and health.
24-hour hotline of our office: 0513-85099266
Foreign Affairs Office of NantongMunicipal People’s Government
Jan 30th, 2020