Time to 'revenge shop': China's virus hot spot reopens

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AP Wuhan (China)
Last Updated : Mar 30 2020 | 11:44 PM IST

The city at the center of China's virus outbreak was reopening for business Monday after authorities lifted more of the controls that locked downs tens of millions of people for two months.

"I want to revenge shop," one excited customer declared as she traversed one of Wuhan's major shopping streets, Customers were still scarce, though, as those who did venture out were greeted by shop employees who wore masks and carried signs that told them to "keep a safe distance."

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First Published: Mar 30 2020 | 11:44 PM IST

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