The State Council's inter-agency task force will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on March 9, 2020. Zhan Chengfu, vice minister of civil affairs, will brief the media about the work of civil affairs departments on epidemic prevention and control and people's livelihood security.

Simultaneous English interpretation will be provided.

According to regulations, if you have recently returned to Beijing, please stay at home for medical observation for 14 days.

Journalists wishing to attend are kindly requested to bring with them press cards issued by the State Council Information Office of China (SCIO).

Please submit questions for the speaker on the SCIO Online Briefing Hall website (http://information.scio.gov.cn) or by email to notice@scio.gov.cn.

Venue: SCIO Press Conference Hall

Address: No. 11, West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing