(Yicai Global) Feb. 8 -- Starting today, anyone entering a public location in Shanghai must wear a face mask and submit to a temperature check, with those refusing to comply to denied entry.

Such public places include airports, train and long-haul bus stations, Metro stops, hospitals, malls, supermarkets and other such venues, according to the latest notice the city government released this afternoon.

Those who defy the notice and disrupt public security or interfere with officials in the performance of their duties will suffer punishment, per the notice.

Over 1.68 million travelers have thus far registered their health status on entering the eastern megacity via air, rail, expressways and other transport means, Zheng Jin, spokeswoman for the Shanghai Health Commission, said at today's press conference.

Shanghai had confirmed a further five coronavirus cases by noon, bringing the total to 286 in the city, the commission said.

Of these, one has died, 20 remain in critical condition, 41 have fully recovered and been released from hospital, and 224 are stable.