When will the Wuhan Metro start operating during the epidemic? When will the Wuhan Metro start operating during the epidemic?

Due to the impact of the new coronavirus, many places have implemented traffic control, especially in various regions of Hubei Province. During the epidemic, Wuhan Metro and buses have stopped running. So when will the Wuhan Metro run during the epidemic? Let's take a closer look!

Is the Wuhan Metro suspended during the epidemic?

All Wuhan subway services were suspended during the epidemic.

In order to do our utmost to prevent and control the pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus, effectively cut off the route of virus transmission, resolutely curb the spread of the epidemic, and ensure the safety of life and health of the people, the relevant matters are hereby notified as follows:

From 10:00 on January 23, 2020, the city buses, subways, ferries, and long-distance passenger transport in Wuhan will be suspended. Citizens are advised not to leave Wuhan without special reasons. The airport and railway station exits from Wuhan are temporarily closed. The resumption time will be announced separately.

When will Wuhan Metro start operating during the epidemic?

The time for Wuhan's traffic to resume has not yet been determined.

Since the outbreak of the epidemic, the entire city of Wuhan has been under traffic control, such as buses, subways, and taxis, which are basically in a state of suspension. The resumption time will be based on the situation of epidemic prevention and control and the needs of transportation service guarantee, and adhere to the principles of legality, science, precision, and effectiveness to study the conditions, time, and scope of the resumption of transportation services.

How to pay for subway during the epidemic?

During the epidemic, it is best to use mobile payment when taking the subway and pay on the relevant app. This can avoid contact and reduce the risk of infection.

Most subway tickets are recycled. After being touched by multiple people, there may be some bacteria and viruses on them, which will increase the risk of cross-infection. Therefore, it is recommended to use mobile payment, which is safer.

How to protect yourself when riding the subway during the epidemic

Wear a mask throughout the process and keep a safe distance

Droplets produced when talking, coughing, and sneezing can easily spread the virus, so you must wear a mask before going out. When wearing a mask, you need to completely cover your mouth, nose, and jaw, and then use your fingertips to press the nose clip from the inside out to make the mask fit the face completely. And when taking the subway, you must also wear a mask throughout the journey, try to avoid touching items on the train, keep a safe distance from other passengers, and don't touch your mouth, nose, eyes, etc. with your hands.

No crowding in a carriage

If conditions permit, avoid crowds as much as possible and do not crowd in one carriage. If there are seats, sit as far apart as possible to reduce "intimate" contact with others.

Avoid rush hour as much as possible

In the face of the epidemic, don't stay in bed anymore. It's better to go to bed early and get up early to go to work, rather than squeeze into the subway during rush hour. It's also a good idea to arrive at the company early and do your personal cleaning! When you get off work, don't rush home. You can summarize the day's work at the company to avoid the subway rush hour.

Avoid touching items in the car and carry disinfectants with you

When riding the subway, try to avoid contact with items on the train as much as possible. If conditions permit, it is recommended to prepare disposable gloves for multi-layer protection. When you can wash your hands, use a strong hand sanitizer to wash your hands. If possible, carry disinfectants with you when you go out, such as disinfectants, disinfectant wipes, etc., and clean and disinfect handrails, seats and other places that can be touched by the body. And you should also disinfect your hands frequently to prevent infection caused by accidentally touching your mouth, nose or eyes.

Pay attention to disinfection of mobile phones and other electronic products

When people take the subway, in order to kill time during commuting, they will bury their heads in their phones. However, during the epidemic, especially those who take the subway for a long time, they must disinfect their mobile phones and other electronic products with disinfectant cotton pads to prevent accidentally touching their mouths, noses and other parts after touching the phone.

Don't eat while riding the subway

In order to save time in the morning, many office workers will choose to bring breakfast on the subway, or even eat on the subway. However, in the current epidemic situation, it is recommended to eat breakfast at home before going to work, and never take off the mask to eat or drink on the subway, and pay attention to protect your own safety.