April 7, 2020

Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei Province, restarts on Wednesday after a 76-day lockdown as local authorities officially lift outbound travel restrictions, signaling the normal resumption of life for the city of 11 million people and a phased victory in combating the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19). 

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. 

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