Table 2 COVID-19 disease control measures reported in rural villages
From: Tracking the effects of COVID-19 in rural China over time
Control measure | February N = 726 | March N = 348 | April N = 371 |
|---|---|---|---|
Visits not permitted from family or friends who live outside of the village | 87% | 17% | 8% |
Villagers not permitted to leave the village for shopping | 65% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Villagers not permitted to go for walks | 72% | 14% | 6% |
Children not permitted to play freely outside | 88% | 21% | 16% |
Villagers required to wear masks to go outside | 96% | 89% | 76% |
Surgical masks available for purchase | 16% | 74% | 97% |
Group entertainment activities not permitted | 99% | 66% | 50% |
Weddings or funerals not permitted | 98% | 74% | 55% |
Villagers not permitted to visit other homes within the village | 97% | 53% | 44% |