'Friendship Bridge' links Henan, Hubei

"To guarantee Zhaiwan villagers' normal life without trapping them with the epidemic, we promoted active cooperation with the Zhaiwan village committee," said Zhang Liuhe, a village cadre from Panguanzhuang. "We purchased commodities according to the list they sent us and then transported them to the bridge after disinfection."

"We finished the whole process via telephone and WeChat without meeting, which can ensure absolute security," he added.

Zhai Guanghua, a villager from Zhaiwan,, had planned to travel out for work with all his family members after the Spring Festival, so he didn't prepare too much food in advance.

"The sudden epidemic changed all my plans and we had to face a food shortage," he said. "Thanks to the Henan fellow-villagers for sending us noodles and steamed buns, otherwise we would really go hungry."

"In this special period, we are so grateful to receive great help from a neighboring village," said Zhai Qunzhan, secretary of Zhaiwan. "We believe we can finally win the battle against the virus."