State of the World from NPR The Epicenter of the COVID Outbreak Five Years Later
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Jan 6, 2025 Five years after the pandemic began, Wuhan is still reeling from its impact. Residents share personal stories of trauma and resilience, revealing how life has transformed and what remains unchanged. The discussion dives into contrasting narratives about the virus's origins, highlighting emotional struggles for recognition and the ongoing effects of government censorship. Reflecting on history, it becomes clear that the scars of the past continue to shape the city's future.
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Huanan Market Today
- Five years later, the Huanan Seafood Market, the suspected origin of the COVID-19 outbreak, remains.
- While the ground floor is closed, the upper floor functions as an eyeglass market, but shopkeepers refuse to discuss COVID-19.
Leishenshan Hospital's Fate
- The rapidly built Leishenshan Hospital, a symbol of Wuhan's initial response, now stands abandoned and overgrown.
- A convenience store clerk suggests it might be demolished for apartments, but hopes a monument will remain.
Zhao Family Tragedy
- Lacey Zhao's family dined together for Lunar New Year, amidst rumors of a mysterious illness.
- Days later, her father developed a fever, and both she and her father were infected, ultimately leading to his death.