The foreign affairs office of Xiamen, Fujian province recently published a new book titled Epidemic Prevention and Control – A Chinese-English Handbook for Frontlines.

The book contains commonly used words and phrases in epidemic prevention and control in Xiamen, such as those related to transportation terminals, customs, distribution, medical treatment and healthcare.

It also includes related policies and regulations, international cooperation in the fight against the epidemic, as well as guides for information registration and disease prevention.

Copies of the handbook have been distributed to departments involved in epidemic prevention work, including the city's health commission, customs, airports, and transportation authority, as well as to neighboring cities.

Officials said that the book is meant to improve the efficiency of regular epidemic prevention and control measures and enhance the transparency of government work.