(Yicai Global) Feb. 3 -- Shanghai residents should now register for mask-purchasing vouchers near their home and take these to designated pharmacies to buy protective equipment as the city looks to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus-caused pneumonia that originated in Wuhan. The new procedure began yesterday.

A registry at a local football field.

Registrants applying for the vouchers.

A worker at the registry wearing a face mask.

One of the vouchers that entitles the holder to buy masks.

A registry set up in a residential community.