Could this be the end of the nightmare? Coronavirus Epicenter Wuhan, China, partly reopens after two months lockdown

THE first green shoots of hope have started to bloom in the battle-weary city of Wuhan, China better known as the Epicenter of the Coronavirus.

Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the coronavirus first emerged last year, partly reopened today after more than two months of near-total isolation for its population of 11 million.

The city in Hubei province was placed under lockdown in January with roadblocks ring-fencing its outskirts and drastic restrictions on daily life.

But the major transport and industrial hub has now signalled the end of its long isolation, with state media showing the first officially sanctioned passenger train arriving back into the city just after midnight.

People are now allowed to enter but not leave, and many trains had been fully booked days in advance.

Heading Picture shows crowds of passengers arriving at Wuhan station on Saturday, most wheeling suitcases alongside them.