Police at a roadblock on the outskirts of Wuhan turned away cars trying to leave the virus-stricken city on Saturday, as other anxious residents trapped inside spent the Lunar New Year stocking up on masks and medical supplies. Authorities have prevented anyone from leaving Wuhan, the city of 11 million people at the heart of the viral outbreak which has so far infected nearly 1,300 people and killed 41 others. The barricade, at one of the tolls for highways exiting the city, was blocked with red and yellow plastic barriers and cones. A stray dog ran across the empty road in front of the roadblocks, which were shrouded in grey fog and drizzle. An empty bus was allowed to pass the roadblock into Wuhan after showing documentation to the police at the roadblock.

Source: Mint January 25, 2020 09:45 UTC