Hubei returns to life after lockdown eased

Former epicenter shows indications of completely shaking off contagion

Hubei province has begun gradually reopening all transport services in areas other than Wuhan since Wednesday to ensure smooth resumption of work and production.

Areas except for Wuhan, the provincial capital, have been reopening railway, waterway and long-distance bus services as well as highways in an orderly manner, said Wang Benju, deputy director of the province's transport department.

Low risk areas in the province have also resumed city transport services including buses, taxis, online ride hailing and ferries, Wang said at a daily news conference.