China's Hubei province sees single-digit coronavirus cases for first time

Published March 12, 2020
Women wears face masks outside an office complex in Beijing as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. — Reuters
Women wears face masks outside an office complex in Beijing as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. — Reuters
Women wears face masks outside an office complex in Beijing as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. — Reuters
Women wears face masks outside an office complex in Beijing as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. — Reuters

China had eight new coronavirus infections in Hubei province, the first time the epicenter of the pandemic recorded a daily tally in single-digits, as more businesses reopened with local authorities cautiously easing strict containment measures.

According to Reuters, as the spread of the virus continues to slow, Hubei province announced on Thursday a further loosening of travel restrictions and will also allow some industries to resume production in two of its cities and two counties.

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