An order was made for a 3-day closure in Wuhan’s outlying areas, where 1 million people reside.

The decision was made to close Wuhan’s outlying areas, where the first Kovid-19 quarantine took place. For the first time since 2020, such a step was taken, highlighting how far the nation is from post-pandemic normality.

Jiangxia, a district in Wuhan, has been instructed to keep indoors and to avoid leaving the house unless necessary. Four asymptomatic instances were discovered on Tuesday, and all public transportation and entertainment locations were shut down for three days.

Even though the limits only currently apply to one region, it appears likely that the decision will raise questions about how far they will be extended. Since the initial shutdown in 2020, life in the city of 11 million residents has essentially returned to normal.