More than 200 words and terms related to the novel coronavirus have been added to the Tibetan vocabulary and spread to thousands of households in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region through radio, video, posters and cultural shows, as part of its efforts to provide epidemic-related knowledge.

"The newly added words and terms covering areas including epidemic prevention and control measures, policies and pathological symptoms provide a standard for the spreading of anti-epidemic knowledge in Tibet," said Yeshe Sangpo, an official with the regional Tibetan language working committee.

After the virus outbreak, multiple measures have been launched in Tibet to provide effective virus-related knowledge and updates.

Local authorities have invited experts from hospitals and centers for disease control to give more than 10 talks in both Putonghua (standard Chinese) and Tibetan.

The region's traditional Tibetan opera troupe has promoted 12 anti-epidemic shows with ethnic characteristics, broadcasting bilingually on WeChat and other platforms.

Folklore artists are also taking action by incorporating anti-virus knowledge into their popular audio podcasts usually dedicated to the stories of King Gesar, a legendary 11th-century hero who fought evil and helped the weak.

As listening to and chanting the epic of King Gesar is an essential part of Tibetans' daily life, the combination of anti-epidemic knowledge with the stories of the king makes it more accessible to ordinary Tibetans.

"Such programs are effective in spreading knowledge of epidemic prevention. I've learned some precaution measures through them," said Nyima, a 59-year-old villager in Tibet's Dangxiong County.

The regional government lowered the local emergency response from the top level to the second level, which will enter effect on Saturday. Certain areas will be managed under the requirements of the third level.

As of Thursday, the autonomous region has reported zero suspected or confirmed cases for 36 consecutive days.