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Ellena Cruse

Moment chant of solidarity echoes across Wuhan in defiance of coronavirus

This is the moment a chant of defiance echoed across Wuhan in a sign of solidarity against coronavirus.

Footage captures shouts of "Wuhan jiāyóu" spreading across the Chinese city, as people took to their balconies to join in with the battle cry.

The phrase translates as "add oil", meaning "keep up the fight", according to the Guardian.

Posting on Twitter @AamirRazzaq92 said: “A whole block of residents in Wuhan shout “Wuhan Jiayou” which means “come on Wuhan” you can defeat it."

Commenting on the video, one user said: "I think this is so moving!"

It came on the sixth day of lockdown for the city in Hubei province, which is at the epicentre of the strain.

Transport has been suspended, while gathering in groups has also been banned as Chinese authorises try and get to grips with the outbreak.

The virus has killed 106 and infected 2,800 people and is spread via droplets in coughs and sneezes.

Cases of coronavirus have also been reported outside of China, with German health authorities confirming the first case of human transmission in Europe.

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