Chinese people make a living during the pandemic

The group of seasonal workers, as well as those working in the tourism and service industries, feel the most impact from the closure of the epidemic.

The largest amusement park in Beijing, Universal had to close for 5 days, a big loss in revenue during the big business season.

Although there are only about 50 positive cases per day, the city government requires people not to eat and drink at restaurants and eateries. Most restaurants only serve takeout. The major food chains suffered heavy losses. The restaurants are small, most of them are on break, the rest are operating in moderation. Service and tourism activities in the city of 23 million people were severely affected.

Most restaurants only serve takeout. (Illustrated image – Photo: Getty Images)

“People can’t enter the restaurant, so sales have plummeted,” said Mr. Tran Thinh, a restaurant owner in Beijing.China), said.

Workers on the outskirts of Beijing or neighboring Hebei province gather at bus stops from 4am to 5am to get to the city center in time. Due to the pandemic, the functional sector has regulated many inspection procedures for workplace certification, testing, and vaccinations. Many people from outside the province are in a dilemma, because when they return to their hometown, they are quarantined for 14 days, and when they stay, there are fewer and fewer jobs.

“Most people have a job for 10 days a month. Many people are unemployed,” a freelance worker shared.

Two-thirds of the provinces and cities in China, depending on the epidemic situation, make regulations on epidemic prevention during 5 days of public holidays. The most common is the requirement to be tested when entering amusement parks and public areas. Regulation of capacity to serve many services is reduced to 50 – 75%.

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