Wuhan Eases Coronavirus Lockdown for First Time in Weeks as Restrictions Intensify outside China

• 03.24.2020, 14:03
•  Asia,  World

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The central Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak emerged late last year, has begun easing severe lockdown measures after it saw no new infections for the fifth day, The Independent reports.

Authorities said people can enter the city if they are certified healthy and have no fever, while residents can apply to leave but have to be tested for Covid-19.

There has been no indication Wuhan residents can leave the city for non-essential reasons.

While downtown Wuhan remains the only high-risk area in Hubei province, other cities and counties have been classified as low-risk.