Subways in Wuhan resume operations
Infrared thermometers are installed in the security check area to monitor passengers' temperatures. Those who have normal temperatures are allowed to get in, otherwise they will be subject to further temperature checks or quarantine.
Security employees are sent on every train to guide passengers and provide them with necessary services.
Jin Jing, head of the Hongshan Square Station, said all public areas and facilities in the station have been thoroughly cleaned up and disinfected before the subway restarted operation.
The station has been ready to resume the hustle and bustle by taking additional measures to protect passengers' safety, Jin said.
Wuhan only reported one newly confirmed case of the novel coronavirus disease since March 18. Liu Dongru, deputy head of the provincial health commission, told a news conference on Friday that the city has had its coronavirus risk evaluation downgraded from high risk to medium risk.
According to the risk criteria defined in a guideline issued by China's State Council, cities, counties and districts with no newly confirmed cases in the last 14 days are categorized as low-risk areas. Those with fewer than 50 cases or those with over 50 but without a concentrated outbreak are classified as medium-risk areas. And those with over 50 cases as well as a concentrated outbreak are classified as high-risk areas.
