Affected by the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic, college students encountered an extended winter vacation. Recently, the weather has turned warmer and Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province has launched a quilt-drying service. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

This photo shows that school counsellors and dormitory managers of Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology are currently drying the students' quilts. The students will return to class in the near future, according to the university. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

As of April 26, 45 counselors and 55 dormitory managers at Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology have helped more than 3,000 students dry more than 6,000 of their quilts. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]