Meanwhile in China, authorities continued to crack down on cities, including Beijing, where more than 10% of the subway system was shut down in an effort to curb the virus' spread, after authorities in the capital already closed down indoor dining, gyms and school classes. 
Izi zili chomwechi, akuluakulu a ku China akupitilia kutseka mizinda kuphatikizapo Beijing komwe malo okwelera sitima 10 pa 100 aliwonse anatsekedwa pofuna kuchepetsa kufala kwa mthendayi komanso akuluakulu anatseka kale malo odyera, malo olimbitsira thupi komanso sukulu.