Sensing that large seasonal migration could contribute to the spread of infection, the government asked the population to refrain from travel and stay in the cities where people work.
Most of the cities in the southeast (especially in Guangdong province) are not native to Chinese labor migrants. Their families: parents, relatives and friends often live in other regions in Central and North China. And the New Year is one of the few opportunities to meet. Considering the 6-day working week, for many, this is the only reason to relax.
The restrictions are still advisory in nature, but these recommendations are extremely specific:
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