China extended Lunar New Year holiday

China’s State Council has announced the extension of the Lunar New Year holiday to 2 February 2020 as the country attempt to contain the new virus outbreak. The holiday originally was from 24 January to 30 January 2020.

In some places including Shanghai and Guangdong Province, businesses would remain closed until 9 February 2020, according to the official announcement. 

Meanwhile, the Education Department would issue separate notice pertaining to the resumption of schools and colleges across the country.