Wuhan city, where the coronavirus outbreak originated, is shutting down outbound flights and trains, according to Chinese state media.
The state-owned People’s Daily newspaper said in a tweet that no one would be allowed to leave the city starting at 10am local time on Thursday and that train stations and the airport will shut down, as authorities battle to contain the spread of the virus.
The outbreak has killed 17 people so far, with more than 500 cases confirmed. Other forms of public transport in Wuhan will also be shutdown within hours, with buses and ferries all to be suspended too. Read more