China's Xiamen suspends long-distance bus service amid COVID-19 resurgence

A press conference on the COVID-19 prevention and control is held in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, Sept. 13, 2021. (Xinhua/Yan Zhihong)

XIAMEN, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Long-distance passenger bus service from Xiamen, a port city in east China's Fujian Province, to other areas has been suspended effective Tuesday due to the latest COVID-19 resurgence in the city.

Passengers who have booked tickets can get a free refund, according to the official WeChat account of the company in charge of the city's long-distance bus service.

Xiamen reported 32 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases on Monday, the National Health Commission said Tuesday.