Following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Beijing, over 1,200 flights were canceled, representing 70% of the initially planned flights. Authorities urged residents to avoid non-essential travel and ordered the closure of schools and secondary centers. Several cities imposed mandatory quarantine for travelers from Beijing. Train passengers can request refunds for tickets to or from Beijing at no cost. The city reported 31 new COVID-19 cases, a stable number for four consecutive days, prompting authorities to take action as citizens were nearing a return to normalcy.

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