Universal Studios Beijing temporarily closes over COVID-19 concerns

BEIJING (KYMA, KECY) - Universal Beijing Resort announced on Wednesday that its theme park, its citywalk shopping zone and two hotels will be temporarily closed.

The company made the announcement on social media platform Weibo, saying that the decision was made, "Due to the needs of epidemic prevention and control".

Though it did not say when exactly the park would reopen again. The news comes amid a reported rise in COVID-19 cases recently.

The Chinese capital recorded 20 local cases on Wednesday, according to authorities, a slight uptick from the 18 that were reported on Tuesday. Universal Beijing Resort announced on Wednesday that its theme park, its citywalk shopping zone and two hotels will be temporarily closed.

The company made the announcement on social media platform Weibo, saying that the decision was made, "Due to the needs of epidemic prevention and control".

Though it did not say when exactly the park would reopen again. The news comes amid a reported rise in COVID-19 cases recently.

The Chinese capital recorded 20 local cases on Wednesday, according to authorities, a slight uptick from the 18 that were reported on Tuesday.