Shanghai sees less traffic on Chinese New Year’s Eve; residents stay put to celebrate festival
除夕夜，上海交通流量减少;居民们留在原地庆祝节日
Shanghai traffic was significantly reduced on Thursday – Chinese New Year’s Eve – compared with normal levels due to COVID-19. Fewer people can be seen at Shanghai’s railway stations as many residents have chosen to stay put to support the epidemic prevention efforts. At downtown landmarks such as People’s Square, residents are enjoying the Chinese New Year atmosphere. The number of people staying put to celebrate the Chinese New Year increased by over 48 million compared with previous years in 36 major cities across the country, according to official data.
受新冠肺炎疫情影响，周四，上海交通流量较正常水平明显减少。上海火车站的人越来越少，因为很多市民选择留在原地支持疫情防控工作。在市中心的标志性建筑，如人民广场，居民们正在享受春节的气氛。据官方数据显示，在全国36个主要城市，与前几年相比，留下来庆祝春节的人数增加了4800多万。
