Toward Total Victory

by China Pictorial

A novel coronavirus pneumonia， now known as COVID-19， exploded into a full-blown epidemic in China in late January 2020， shaking the country and affecting countless people. To curb the spread of the virus， Wuhan in Hubei Province， the epicenter of the outbreak， has been locked down since January 23. The whole city has done everything it can to help epidemic prevention and control. Residential communities with outbreaks are isolated. Reopening of schools has been postponed. Public areas including markets and hotels are restricting the flow of people and strictly conducting disinfection and ventilation when open.

Over a month has passed since the lockdown began and the most stringent prevention and control measures were taken. Thanks to governments at all levels working tirelessly to contain the spread， save lives and minimize the outbreaks impact， Wuhan has been gradually recovering and its residents spirits rising. A decrease in new confirmed and suspected cases in the city has become the most direct and clearest proof of the effectiveness of the prevention and control measures. Nationwide， the spread of the virus has been effectively curbed. At present， growth of severe cases around China is slowing， and the rehabilitation rate has far surpassed the death rate. The number of recovered patients keeps rising nationwide—from 34 on January 23 to 32，495 as of February 26.

Although still facing some challenges， Wuhan is resolute to secure full victory in the fight against the epidemic. Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that Wuhan is crucial for victory in Hubei， which in turn will determine the outcome of the nationwide battle. Together with people from other parts of China， the people of Wuhan are steadfastly defending their city， their homes and their families.

How are they doing now？ To find answers， journalists from China Pictorial ventured around the city to meet medical workers， street cleaners， delivery workers， community volunteers， shop owners and retirees. They found chances to witness sacrifices made by those who brave the storm during the special “war” and record life in Wuhan in this special time with their cameras.

Few people are seen on the streets during the lockdown of Wuhan. However， with various kinds of support from all the rest of the nation， Wuhan is not a “lonely island” and doesnt fight in isolation. by Xu Xun/China Pictorial

Ke Xiuying， 81， lives alone in Minzhu Lane， Wuhan City. Days ago， community workers sent her a weeks worth of vegetables including radishes， broccoli and Chinese cabbage. Her daughter was diagnosed with COVID-19 and has already been discharged from the hospital after recovery. The old lady said she can ask for help from the local community whenever she needs it. by Chen Jian/China Pictorial

A girl plays alone near her home. She already changes into her spring clothing. As a saying goes， “no winter lasts forever； no spring skips its turn.”With all its people continuing to press forward against all odds， China will win the battle against the epidemic and the spring will come on time. by Ma Gengping/China Pictorial

During the lockdown of Wuhan， many people stick to their posts to maintain the operation of the city. by Xu Xun/China Pictorial

Ms. Yao （left） and Ms. Wang are respectively a volunteer and a community worker in Chucai Community of Wuchang District， Wuhan. The community has more than 10，000 residents but only 11 designated community workers. With the help of volunteers， they carry out door-todoor screening work in the community. by Duan Wei/China Pictorial

Tu Guangming， a native of Xiaogan City， Hubei Province， works as a delivery man for China Post. Because of the lockdown of Wuhan， he couldnt return to his hometown for Spring Festival， and thus has been working overtime for his company. by Xu Xun/China Pictorial

A delivery man delivers food for his customers. During this special time， food delivery serves as the mainstay for many Wuhan families and healthcare workers. by Ma Gengping/China Pictorial

At present， many delivery people in Wuhan work more than 10 hours each day in order to send daily necessities for residents who cannot conveniently go out. by Xu Xun/China Pictorial

Cleaners are getting ready to disinfect the streets of Wuhan. To curb the spread of the virus， disinfection has become a common practice in the city. by Ma Gengping/China Pictorial

A volunteer checks a visitors body temperature at the entrance of a residential block in Wuhan， Hubei Province. by Chen Jian/China Pictorial

A volunteer checks the body temperature of a resident. Countless volunteers have been mobilized to participate in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan， Hubei Province. by Chen Jian/China Pictorial

Community workers are carrying a tent to be set up for the coming rainy days on Lihuangpo Road in Wuhan， Hubei Province. by Ma Gengping/China Pictorial

On a quiet and slightly cold evening in Wuhan， the trace of light in the distance makes people feel warm. by Ma Gengping/China Pictorial

Zheng Libing， from Putian Municipal Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital， now works in the nursing team dispatched from Fujian Province to Hubei Province to fight against the epidemic. The dents left by N95 masks are evident on her face. by Chen Jian/China Pictorial

At the Tongji Hospital in the Sino-French Wuhan Eco Demo City in Wuhan， medical staff in the respiratory and critical care department make a victory sign for the camera. by Xu Xun/China Pictorial