the expenses during the epidemic isolation period shall be borne by the people's government. However, for the immigrants from other countries and regions, if centralized isolation or home isolation measures are implemented, the relevant expenses incurred will be paid by individuals. For the accommodation and meals incurred during the period of centralized isolation, the specific charging standard shall be formulated by the place where isolation is implemented in accordance with the principle of not higher than the cost standard of the same period last year. For those who do have difficulties, the municipalities will give appropriate subsidies as appropriate after confirmation.

Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases

Article 41 During the period of isolation, the people's government that implements isolation measures shall provide living security for the isolated persons. Local people's governments at all levels shall guarantee the funds for the prevention of infectious diseases in urban communities and rural grassroots.

In China at present, the legal provisions concerning isolation fees are stipulated in Article 41, paragraph 2, of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases promulgated by the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC):

During the isolation period, the people's government that implements isolation measures shall provide living security for the isolated people; If the isolated person has a work unit, the unit where he works shall not stop paying his remuneration during the isolation period.