The company said in a statement published on the WeChat account of the Zhengzhou park late yesterday that working employees would be required to follow a “point to point” system where they can only travel between their dormitory and factory area.

Eight other dormitories will only allow workers to enter, not exit.

The curbs were being implemented at the request of the government “to provide a safe and sanitary dormitory area for Foxconn comrades, and effectively control the risks of Covid-19 spreading,” it said.

Foxconn has been working to retain staff and smooth over tensions in the factory after their workers complained about their treatment and provisions under Covid-19 prevention measures.

Several employees also fled the factory, prompting Foxconn to offer generous bonuses to retain staff.