23 January 2020 – Restrictions on transport systems are put into place

Type of Intervention: Executive Order, Regulation
Sectors Involved: Health, Police and Interior Affairs, Tourism, Transportation
Intervention Categories: Surveillance and response measures; Detecting and isolating cases
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: CDC / National Health Commission

Overview: Minimize the risk of infection spreading through any means of traffic (road, rail, air …). Establish a comprehensive network of inspection stations, check all passengers for symptoms (temperature, …). Cases and suspected cases are prevented from travelling, or left at the nearest inspection stations; names of their fellow travellers and people in same wagon are reported to health authorities. All-encompassing cooperation and support for epidemiological and medical studies of the health authorities.
Full details here: http://www.nhc.gov.cn/jkj/s3577/202001/e5e8c983baba4c1589512e6c99fdaa4e.shtml

Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat
Evidence/Justification: To prevent the spread of the virus and protect the health of the people.