Chinese city of Wuhan, where coronavirus pandemic began, lifts outbound travel restrictions, ending months-long lockdown.
First batch of vehicles left Wuhan after the city lift 76-day travel ban in response to COVID19 control.
First batch of vehicles left Wuhan after the city lift 76-day travel ban in response to #COVID19 control. pic.twitter.com/qHUwZOIvSH
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) April 7, 2020
Many of the people leaving Wuhan are those who had been stranded in the city since the lockdown. “I just want to go home as soon as possible,” said one driver.
Many ordinary Wuhan residents such as delivery men, office employees, doctors and nurses as well as migrant workers trapped in the city since the beginning of the Spring Festival holidays in late January have been eagerly waiting for this day. When the hardest-hit city emerges gradually from its most difficult period and fully embraces the springtime, the whole country is also moving forward steadily and cautiously in preventing sporadic infection cases, fending off the risks of a possible second wave.
The hustle and bustle of crowds now can be seen on Wuhan’s streets. Although wearing masks, people can be seen full of energy; laughter and constant intimate arguments being heard among groups of naturally chirpy and rambunctious Wuhan people.
Thirty-year-old Hou, a local Wuhan resident, said she was surprised to see so many people on the street on Tuesday, the day before the final lifting of Wuhan’s travel ban.
“I haven’t left home for two months. Wuhan’s ‘restart’ is a good sign; it is hope, and a victory, for me, for all Wuhan residents,” Hou told the Global Times on Tuesday.
(Global Times China)
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