To prevent and control the coronavirus disease from spreading in Guangdong, the local government put two communities in Liwan district under lockdown starting from Monday.
The first patient in the Guangzhou outbreak was detected in Liwan district on May 21, the China Daily reports.
"No residents are allowed to leave or enter the two communities, Baihedong and Zhongnanjie, beginning Monday," the statement released by the district government said.
"Staff from communities and property management companies will help purchase and distribute food and daily necessities for residents after the two communities were closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus."
From Monday, people leaving Guangzhou from airports, train stations and bus stations need to show proof of a negative coronavirus disease test within 72 hours of departure, the city government said in a statement on Sunday. Travelers in transit are exempt.
About 500 flights to and from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport had been canceled as of 9:00 am on Monday, the local civil aviation department said.
Many domestic and overseas airlines are urging affected passengers to get refunds or change their departure and arrival destinations.
