Inside China’s Post-COVID Hospitals: Masks, Vigilance & New Norms

Frontline Heroes Keep Guard as China Adapts to “New Normal”

While Beijing has downgraded its COVID-19 emergency response level, hospitals like Pinggu Hospital of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine remain on high alert. Meet Wei Aimei, a pre-screening triage staffer who embodies the delicate balance between reopening and vigilance.

Vigilance at the Gates

Wei and her team are the first line of defense, coaching patients on proper mask usage and meticulously tracking travel histories – with extra attention to overseas visitors. “We’re here so everyone can feel safe while rebuilding,” she explains, comparing her role to a “health concierge” in a world still learning to navigate pandemic realities.

New Normal, Same Discipline

• 1-meter distancing enforced at registration, pharmacy counters, and payment windows
• Daily afternoon disinfections of waiting areas and consultation rooms
• 24/7 mask mandates in high-traffic zones like hospitals and train stations

While businesses reopen, healthcare workers maintain protocols sharper than a K-pop dance routine – because when it comes to public health, there’s no room for error.

A Delicate Balance

As China moves forward, these unsung heroes prove that post-pandemic life isn’t about returning to “normal,” but creating smarter safeguards. Their message? Progress doesn’t mean letting our guard down – it means protecting communities while rebuilding.

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How a hospital in China works in post-COVID-19 times

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