Wuhan opened after quarantine: the Chinese authorities opened the exit from the city

Authority China They unblocked the exit from Wuhan, which became a hotbed of the coronavirus epidemic and was cut off from the outside world for 76 days.

On the night of April 8, the authorities opened highways and allowed people to leave the metropolis by car. Live broadcast from the place was conducted by China Central Television.

Wuhan has been isolated from the outside world since January 23 due to a coronavirus outbreak. Transport communication with the city was completely suspended: water transport was not allowed into the city, the airport and railway stations did not work. Residents of Wuhan were forbidden to leave the city without special permission.

From March 28 in Wuhan was resumed rail service to enter the city, and from April 8 opened for departure. A partial resumption of air traffic is planned.

Authorities in Hubei province have previously said residents of Wuhan will be able to leave if they are healthy and do not pose a threat to others.

Source: ria