Authorities say no epidemic situation persists ahead of holiday

China's overall epidemic situation during the five-day May Day holiday, which begins on May 1, is expected to remain stable and under control, health authorities said on Tuesday. However, they urged heightened vigilance against mosquito-borne illnesses, intestinal infections and imported cases of mpox.

Xi Jingjing, spokeswoman for the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, said during a news conference that southern provinces will soon enter the peak season for mosquito-borne diseases, with the risk of localized infection clusters increasing in May.

Common mosquito-borne illnesses include malaria, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis and yellow fever.