QuoteA city in China's Hubei province, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak, is awarding residents 10,000 yuan ($1,426) if they report any symptoms, and later test positive.
The Coronavirus Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters of Qianjiang city announced the new incentive on Thursday, and said the reward is valid until March 2.
If authorities aren't totally sure the person reporting their symptoms is free of the virus, they will be given 1,000 yuan ($143) and allowed to go home, the statement said.
If the person is "suspected" of having the virus, they will be awarded 2,000 yuan ($285).
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