At 10:00 local time, China mourned the over 3,300 confirmed victims of the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak by observing a nationwide 3 minute silence. In the city of Wuhan where the pandemic started, all urban traffic lights were switched red during the moment of remembrance, stopping all traffic. In the nation's capital city of Beijing, President Xi Jinping and other officials pinned white flowers over their hearts and paid silent tribute. At the end of the moment of remembrance, witnesses and local media agencies report that motor vehicles, trains, and maritime vessels sounded their horns as PA systems, air raid sirens, and bells rang.  

China declared April 4th a day of remembrance, which coincides with the Qingming festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, where millions of citizens visit the graves of family to pay respects to their ancestors. In the past days, China has started to reduce travel and social-distancing restrictions, as nearly all reported new cases involve travelers returning from abroad.

In an attempt to prevent a second wave of the virus, China has temporarily banned all entering foreign visitors, even if they possess visas or residence permits. In total, China reported just under 82,000 confirmed cases of the virus along with 3,329 deaths, though some international expects and analysts believe the true number may be higher.

Meanwhile, there are now over 1.2 million confirmed cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus worldwide alongside nearly 65,000 deaths.  

Note: The Chinese flag image used in this article was retrieved from http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/04/c_138945730_3.htm on April 5th, 2020, 01:37 Eastern Daylight Time. The photo depicts the Chinese flag at half-mast in Tiananmen Square, mourning those who have passed in the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the image of the virus is on public domain and the image of the masks was taken by myself.