Inner Mongolia Ejina "anti-epidemic" record: tourists optimistic and strong support

(Fight against new crown pneumonia) Inner Mongolia Ejina "anti-epidemic" note: tourists optimistic and strong support

China News Network Alxa October 24 Title: Inner Mongolia Ejina "anti-epidemic" record: Tourists optimistic support is strong

Zhang Wei, a reporter from China News Network

On October 18, five locally confirmed cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Ejin Naqi, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and as of 11:00 on October 24, the number of confirmed cases increased to 31.

Located in the westernmost part of Inner Mongolia, Ejin Naqi covers an area of 114,600 square kilometers and has a registered population of 32,000. Ejin has one of the last three remaining poplar forests in the world, and every autumn, 26,253 hectares of thousand-year-old trees, strange trees and poplars attract domestic and foreign tourists.

However, the sudden outbreak will change here.

Stranded tourists: Feel the temperature of the small town

After the outbreak of the epidemic, 11 special working groups such as nucleic acid testing, epidemiological investigation, medical treatment, and material support were quickly established; highways and communities were controlled in a timely manner; foreign tourists temporarily postponed their return journey, and nearly 10,000 tourists stayed in the local area. Hu Yang's hometown launched the "anti-epidemic" war.

"On the fourth day in Ejin, the poplars in front of the hotel were yellower, and the afternoon sun was particularly warm."

"On the fifth day in Ejin, the hotel arranged for everyone to have breakfast in batches, the breakfast was very rich, staple food, drinks, and even lamb stew..."

Beijing tourists with the online name "Lao Wang Next Door Take You Around" were stranded in Ejin Naqi due to the epidemic, and in recent days, he has posted his "stay diary" on the short video media platform, conveying the enthusiasm of this small city to the outside world.

"From Wuhan to Xining, another 8 hours drive, just want to see this thousand-year-old poplar, but in the end you can only take a photo with it (poplar forest picture) in the hotel lobby." Hubei tourist Joy also recorded the warmth brought to her by this small city, "All takeaways stopped delivery, and local staff delivered meals to us every day." ”

Joy wrote in his diary: "This was probably the most unexpected trip I've had since I traveled, but it made me fall in love with this small town with temperature." ”

Ejin Banner: Try your best to solve the needs of the people

Recently, the Ejina Banner government issued a letter to the majority of tourists and friends stranded in Ejina, the government promised to the stranded tourists: hotels and hotels will not maliciously increase prices; from October 22, 2021, free delivery services such as meals, medicines, and epidemic prevention materials will be provided to tourists stranded in hotels and guesthouses.

At the same time, Ejina Banner will give away 1 ticket for all scenic spots in Ejin Naqi for stranded tourists, and from 2021 onwards, it will be free to visit for three years.

Deputy Secretary of the Ejin Banner Committee and Acting Flag Changbu He introduced: "We will provide 1 meal per day for stranded tourists, as well as 1 disposable medical mask, 1 instant noodle, ham sausage and mineral water, and try our best to meet the basic needs of stranded tourists during the quarantine period, and the relevant costs will be borne by the government." ”

There were 541 tourists stranded in Ejina Banner on the Northwest Tour of Anhui Happiness, the vast majority of whom were elderly. Due to the general age of tour group members, there is a gradual shortage of various medicines to be carried with them.

On October 23, the Ejin Naqi government responded that on the basis of providing "mobile supermarkets" and "mobile pharmacies" for stranded tourists, it opened a zero-contact service for the whole process of "online drug purchase and payment, offline drug delivery to the door".

Wang Hongwei, deputy director of the Development and Reform Commission of the Alxa League, said that the local government has arranged for the Ejin Banner Mongolian Medical Hospital to open to the public as a comprehensive outpatient clinic, providing door-to-door consultation services for residents and stranded tourists while normally ensuring outpatient services for residents and stranded tourists.

Haptroph Support Joint "Anti-Epidemic"

Disinfectant, protective clothing, N95 masks...

Rice, white noodles, pork...

Since the outbreak of the epidemic, Ejin Naqi has welcomed support from eight parties to help "fight the epidemic".

On the 21st, the Baotou PCR Cabin Laboratory gathered 14 staff members to form a medical team to help Ejina and timely enrich the nucleic acid testing force of Ejina Banner.

At 6:15 on the 22nd, a train carrying 37 tons of epidemic prevention and daily necessities drove from Bayannaoer City, 600 kilometers away, to Ejina Station to ensure the living needs of local residents.

The "close neighbor" of Ejina Banner - 500 kilometers away from Alxa Right Banner, 20 police officers and auxiliary police rushed to Ejina overnight after the outbreak of the epidemic. In the face of one after another accent inquiries from the south of the sea, the police patiently answered them again and again.

"Even if we can only squint for about 2 hours a day, we have reason to believe, come on, Ejina!" Shi Bin, a police officer of the Alxa Right Banner Public Security Bureau, was so determined when interviewed by reporters. (End)

Source: China News Network