Chinese authorities allowed the departure from Wuhan, 11 weeks isolated
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Chinese Authorities have unblocked the outskirts of Wuhan city, who started the pandemic coronavirus, reported on Tuesday by the Chinese media. Wuhan had been in isolation 76 days. Such measures the government introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Before opening out of town on the highway had accumulated cars wishing to leave Wuhan. Also resumed the movement of trains. The New York Times notes that Wednesday, April 8, trains will leave the city of about 55 thousand people. Mostly people who work outside of Wuhan. The city authorities, despite permission to travel, urged residents not to leave Wuhan without the need. Saved some limitations, particularly in city schools are closed.
In Wuhan in January, it has taken emergency measures to combat the spread of coronavirus. In a city where there are more than 11 million people, was suspended air, rail and other transport links halted the movement of public transport. The inhabitants of the city almost ceased to go out.
In the last two weeks in Wuhan there were only two new infected with coronavirus, reports “Interfax”.
Life is slowly returning to normal. According to Internet retailer JD.com sending goods in Hubei province, whose capital is Wuhan, has increased three times in March compared to February. And from the purchase of everyday goods and fitness equipment for training at home the people of the region moved on to buying clothes, cosmetics and tourism.
94% of almost 11 thousand in Wuhan has resumed, said Deputy mayor Hu Yabo. For large industrial enterprises the figure was 97%. However, many businesses probably do not operate at full capacity. In industrial companies, only 60 percent of employees go to work, and the power consumption is 20 percent lower than a year ago, said city official Dang Zhen.
