BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- The National Library of China reopened to the public on Tuesday with a daily cap of 1,200 visitors after months of closure due to COVID-19.

People are required to make a real-name reservation on WeChat or by phone in advance, always wear a mask in the vicinity, and follow other measures adopted by the library during the trying times to ensure the safe and orderly resumption.

Readers are seen at a reading room of the National Library of China in Beijing, capital of China, May 12, 2020. The southern area of the National Library of China reopened to the public on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

Readers are seen at a reading room of the National Library of China in Beijing, capital of China, May 12, 2020. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

Readers are seen at a reading room of the National Library of China in Beijing, capital of China, May 12, 2020. The southern area of the National Library of China reopened to the public on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

Readers are seen at a reading room of the National Library of China in Beijing, capital of China, May 12, 2020. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

A staff member helps a visitor scan a QR code to present personal health code at the National Library of China in Beijing, capital of China, May 12, 2020.  (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)■