 This study found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the utilization of primary health care services in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China. Specifically, there was a decrease in the number of outpatient visits per day, as well as an increase in the cost of each visit. Additionally, the study showed that the decline in outpatient visits was more pronounced among people over the age of 45, while the rebound was stronger among those under 45. Furthermore, the study also found that the number of outpatient visits was negatively correlated with the number of recent COVID-19 cases in the area.