China shut down some businesses and public transportation options Wednesday in Wuhan, the central city where the global COVID-19 pandemic began, in a snap reaction to new infections.
The city’s Jiangxia District, home to more than 900,000 residents, will ban large gatherings; close restaurants, public entertainment venues and farm markets; and suspend some bus and subway services for three days, according to Reuters.
The closures are based on two infections that were discovered during regular screening and two more cases in the close contacts of the infected persons.
Authorities told people not to leave the area and urged travelers not to enter the restricted zone.