Disinfection at Wuhan's old town complex amid the coronavirus epidemic
Updated 17:31, 11-Mar-2020
Zhao Yunfei, Meng Mingwei
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As Wuhan regains its livelihood, quarantining and disinfecting are still very important. Professional teams have been called in to help with disinfection efforts. In the western side of the downtown in Wuhan's Hanxi residential area, community workers are about to begin another round of disinfection work. And they can't miss a single spot.

"Our community is in an older neighborhood. The community is very big, within a six-kilometer radius," said Lu Huasheng, the community's Party secretary, "We can't do all the disinfection by ourselves. That's why we invited this professional disinfection team. They are very welcomed by the residents."

These community-based efforts are part of the Chinese government's focus during the epidemic.

Chinese President Xi Jinping paid an inspection visit to Wuhan on Tuesday, vowing to resolutely fight for a victory in the war against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Locals said that President Xi's visit has given them reason to hope for tomorrow.

Disinfection workers are preparing work at an old complex in Wuhan. Meng Mingwei /CGTN

Disinfection workers are preparing work at an old complex in Wuhan. Meng Mingwei /CGTN

While visiting a residential area in Wuhan, President Xi said communities are the first line of defense in the battle to contain the coronavirus. The community workers said they have a big responsibility to safeguard the neighborhood.

"President Xi's visit to Wuhan was great encouragement, both for local officials and residents. We'll continue to work harder and bring the epidemic to an end as soon as possible," Lu said.

The members of the disinfection team said President Xi's visit has motivated them to work harder.

"President Xi's visit has lifted our spirits in fighting the virus. We'll concentrate on our job of disinfection, and make a contribution to this city," said Wang Xiwei, a member of the disinfection team, adding although the situation is easing in Wuhan, they still need to keep vigilant until the end of the epidemic.