Foreigners apologize for virus test outrage
Foreigners try to jump the queue for a coronavirus test in Qingdao in a video that sparked anger when it was posted online.
One of the foreigners shouts abuse as he tries to jump the queue at a coronavirus testing line in Qingdao.
Three foreigners apologized for their behavior on Thursday after a video of them cutting a coronavirus testing line in Qingdao, Shandong Province sparked anger online.
The incident happened at a testing site in Laoshan District on April 1 and as footage circulated online showed, one of the foreigners even shouted "Chinese get out" when residents tried to stop them jumping the queue.
Public security officials launched an investigation after the video was posted online. On Thursday morning, they said they had educated the three foreigners involved, warning them to strictly abide by Chinese law and implement relevant regulations on prevention and control of the coronavirus pandemic.
The foreigners apologized to the public for their words and behavior and also wrote a letter expressing their regrets.
The local health authority had apologized for the incident on Weibo on Wednesday evening, saying it would strengthen management and take measures to keep lines in order.
The local information office had also responded to the incident on Weibo early on Thursday morning, saying that relevant department were investigating.
The letter of apology following an incident in Qindao when three foreigners tried to jump the queue for a coronavirus test.
