China's coronavirus epidemic has passed its peak, its top health commission said on Thursday, as it logged just eight new infections in Hubei province, the first time the epicentre of the outbreak recorded a daily tally of less than 10.
With the marked slowdown of the spread of the virus, more businesses have reopened with authorities cautiously easing strict containment measures.
Hubei province, where the coronavirus emerged late last year, announced on Thursday a further loosening of travel restrictions and will also allow some industries to resume production in two of its cities and two counties.