Chinese millionth city closed due to outbreak of COVID-19

In the city of Lanzhou (Administrative center of Gansu Province) in the north-west of China, local authorities declared strict quarantine due to the outbreak of coronavirus, the Agency “Xinhua” reports.

The inhabitants of the city with a population of about 3.5 million people were forbidden to leave at home without any need. The authorities will strictly control the entrance and departure from the residential areas. Allowed only contactless delivery of food.

Taxi and public transport will also cease to work. At the railway station suspended about 70 flights, including Beijing and Xi’an.