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Coronavirus: It's back to work for China, but life's not back to normal
Tough measures in place as Beijing takes no chances; schools, most eateries remain shut
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, with a face mask, visiting the centre for disease control and prevention in Beijing's Chaoyang district. He vowed to win the battle against the coronavirus with "more decisive measures".
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As the extended Chinese New Year break came to an end, cautious Chinese workers went back to their offices and factories yesterday amid heightened checks at buildings and screenings at subway stations.
Life was hardly back to normal, as most shops, restaurants and cafes remained shut. Many companies took heed of the city authorities and ordered their employees to work from home. Schools also continued to be closed.
