BEIJING, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Beijing will extend the health observation period to 28 days for inbound travelers from overseas to avoid the import of  COVID-19 cases, according to a press conference held by municipal  authorities on Tuesday.

The new "14+7+7" model comprises the 14-day centralized medical quarantine, one week of home isolation or centralized quarantine, and another week  of health monitoring.

Inbound  individuals through other domestic cities have to wait 21 days before entering the Chinese capital, and seven-day health monitoring is  required after their entrance.

For  those with an inbound period of less than 21 days but are already in  Beijing, the "7+7" isolation and health monitoring have to be completed  here, local authorities said.

During the seven-day health monitoring, people can follow their normal routines while avoiding gatherings. They are also advised to regularly  report their health conditions to local communities.