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Wuhan Lifts Lockdown as Social Distancing Measures Prove Effective in Controlling Coronavirus
TLDR Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, has lifted their heavy restrictions after 76 days, as social distancing measures have been shown to be effective in controlling the epidemic and flattening the curve in European countries. However, life will not go back to normal immediately, and a gradual reopening will occur with measures such as physical distancing and limited capacity in public spaces.
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Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, has lifted their heavy restrictions.
03:10
China has ended its lockdown in Wuhan after 76 days, and social distancing measures have been shown to be effective in controlling the epidemic and flattening the curve in European countries.
06:08
Countries that have implemented strong restrictive measures, such as Germany and Spain, are seeing drops in the rate of cases and deaths, while countries like Sweden, who have been more lax, are experiencing a fresh surge of cases, indicating that lockdowns are effective in flattening the curve, but it is uncertain when life will return to normal.
09:12
Life will not go back to normal even as new infections and deaths decrease, and instead, a gradual reopening will occur with measures such as physical distancing, hand washing, and limited capacity in public spaces.
12:23
Life in Wuhan, China is gradually returning to normal after two months of strict lockdown, with people going back to work, eating in restaurants, and looking forward to activities like seeing movies, but there is still concern about the possibility of new cases emerging.
16:09
China is using a QR code app to track cases and prevent a cycle of social distancing, which other countries like Singapore and South Korea are also implementing.
19:13
To effectively control the spread of the virus, it will be necessary to track and quarantine infected individuals, ramp up testing, and rely on individuals to stay home if they have symptoms even after restrictions are lifted.
