(Yicai Global) April 4 -- A national mourning was held today in China, the traditional Tomb Sweeping Day, to commemorate those who succumbed to the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

A Chinese national flag flied at half-mast to mourn for martyrs who died in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease outbreak and compatriots died of the disease at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing this morning.

To express profound condolences to martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the battle against the epidemic and compatriots who died of the pathogen, national flags will be lowered to half-mast across the country and in Chinese embassies abroad on the day, and public recreational activities will be suspended nationwide, according to the State Council, China's cabinet.

Starting 10am today, people across the country will observe three minutes of silence. Sirens of automobiles, trains and ships will be blared. An air defense warning will also go off.

Editor: Xia Ruirui