1、Policies, measures introduced to fight against epidemicSince the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Chinese authorities have introduced policies and measures to respond to the epidemic and help people get through difficult times. Here we list some of the policies and measures that have been rolled o
2、ut.1. _1_Apart from confirmed patients, suspected patients are also able to get subsidies to cover medical costs related to the novel coronavirus, according to a policy announced by the Ministry of Finance, the National Healthcare Security Administration and the National Health Commission on Jan 27
3、to supplement the previous one issued on Jan 22.Financial aid will be offered to confirmed and suspected patients alike after payments by medical insurance,_2_, while those who are treated outside their place of residence will not be limited by existing reimbursement policies.2. Employees should get
4、 paid during quarantineEmployees who are infected with the novel coronavirus, suspected patients or close contacts of the infected should still get paid while being quarantined and treated or under medical observation, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security announced on Jan 24.3. Mortga
5、ge payments could be postponedPeople who have temporarily lost their sources of income because of the outbreak should enjoy flexible postponement on individual credit repayment deadlines of housing mortgages, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission said on Jan 26.4. _3_The State Grid,
6、the countrys largest power transmission company, took measures to ensure 24/7 power supply in designated hospitals to treat patients infected with the novel coronavirus and command centers for epidemic control in Hubei province, epicenter of the outbreak. It also said power wont be cut off because o
7、f payment arrears due to the epidemic.5. Simplified funerals, no wedding partiesThe Ministry of Civil Affairs on Jan 31 advised the public to simplify funerals and cancel wedding dinner parties in a bid to reduce possible transmission of the novel coronavirus.The ministry said local authorities shou
8、ld guide the public to make funeral arrangements simple and fast, and avoid congregations. _4_Registration centers in many places have suspended services in accordance with local epidemic control and prevention work requirements.6. Water quality monitored to prevent secondary disastersThe Ministry o
9、f Ecology and Environment on Jan 31 urged air and surface water quality monitoring during the epidemic especially in drinking water sources thus preventing the adverse impact of secondary disasters brought by the epidemic.7. Price gouging forbiddenThe State Administration for Market Regulation has i
10、ntensified its supervision over price gouging of epidemic prevention supplies and essential goods for peoples livelihood like vegetables.Actions have been taken in combating the wild animal trade and cracking down on the sale of counterfeit or substandard goods, especially fake facial masks and prot
11、ective clothing.8. Psychological support stressed_5_, the National Health Commission has issued a guideline requiring provincial-level regions to integrate psychological support resources and standardize such public services on Feb 2.The guideline proposes a four-tier system based on the risk of dev
12、eloping mental issues, with patients confirmed of contracting the virus, front-line medical workers and disease prevention and management staff placed on the highest level.A.It also called for improved sharing of job vacancy information on websites run by governments and colleges to help students ke
13、ep updated on the job market.B.To address anxiety and mental health concerns triggered by the novel coronavirus outbreakC.Treatment bills of infected patients subsidizedD.Efforts should be made to disinfect marriage registration centers as well as monitor registrants body temperatures.E.The targets are minors whose parents are isolated during the outbreakF.Power supply guaranteedG.serious illness insurance and assistance programs答案：CGFDB
