Construction workers and medics are seen at Beijing Xiaotangshan Hospital, on Jan 30, 2020. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

Meanwhile, Beijing encouraged residents and volunteers to participate in the fight against infections.

Regular reporting systems are advised by the city, and strengthened inspections were urged for people who came from the epicenter of the outbreak in Hubei province, according to a government document released on Thursday.