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Authorities in China have imposed severe restrictions on traffic in the cities of Huangang, Wuhan and Esho that populate close to 20 million people, the New York Times reported Thursday. Since the virus spread, 17 people have died and 570 people have been infected. In addition to canceling flights and train lines, China's authorities have ordered cinemas, theaters, cafes and other public spaces closed.
These are three cities that are at the center of the disease outbreak. The restrictions first applied to Wuhan, the site of the outbreak, and then two additional gates were also included in the area. Traffic restrictions will affect millions of area residents just days after the Chinese New Year, with many traveling across the country.
According to an AFP report, the virus has spread from seafood and the animal trade market. "We feel like it's the end of the world," the Vaughan resident told the French news agency. He said there was concern about food shortages and disinfectants. Another resident described the mood as a bad cry, given the actual closure imposed. Meanwhile, Beijing has banned widespread gatherings around temples for the Chinese New Year.
During the morning, Vaughan closed to visitors. It is a port city of more than 11 million people and a focal point of a virus, which has now spread elsewhere. Flights to the city have been canceled, as well as the ferries, trains and buses. As the evening progresses, the state plans to close Huangang, a seven-million-year-old city, located more than 48 miles from Wuhan. The trains will also be seated in an island that seats a million people.
In Huangang, the trains and public transport will cease operations at midnight. According to an official statement from the Chinese government, residents will not be allowed to leave the city without special permission. Residents in Wuhan said the feeling of fear was growing as the city was under siege.
As mentioned, the new virus, which was first detected in late December, resulted in the deaths of 17 people and infected hundreds of people in Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, South Korea and the United States.
More than 30,000 people fly from Wahan every day. Many others drive it on trains and vehicles. This is an industrial center in central China. The city has the largest airport and port in the area. The Chinese authorities' restrictions cut off the travel of millions of Chinese citizens, many of whom are traveling at this time of year. The government has asked residents not to leave the city unless it is an urgent matter.