The new type of coronavirus, infected in more than 380 thousand people in nearly 200 countries, continues to leave deep scars in the society. One of the biggest global crises facing human history, the COVID-19 pandemic has killed 16,558 people since December 2019, when it was first identified. As you know, the outbreak erupted in Wuhan, China, in the 56 million population of Hubei. The city, which was quarantined and disconnected from the outside world after China declared a national crisis, is slowly returning to normal. In a statement made last week by Chinese officials, it was stated that some companies, especially in the field of public services and health, were decided to continue their activities in Wuhan. More than 90 percent of the deaths in China occurred in Hubei province, which Wuhan is affiliated with. News coming today is that the quarantine in the city, where 11 million people live, will be terminated. Chinese authorities will lift the travel ban in Wuhan starting March 25. In addition, the Great Wall of China, which was closed to tourism after the epidemic, will be re-opened, albeit partially, as of the date in question. The Great Wall, which has a length of 21 thousand kilometers and is one of the most iconic structures of the country, welcomes more than 120 million tourists a year. The city with the highest number of cases and deaths due to COVID-19 in China, Wuhan hosts the production facilities or supply chain of many technology companies such as Apple, Huawei and Xiaomi. Therefore, the removal of the quarantine in the city will eliminate the supply problem especially in the smartphone industry.
