National flags along the Bund at half-mast in tribute to victims of virus
All Chinese flags on top of 52 historical buildings along the Bund were at half-mast on Saturday as part of the national mourning day for the martyrs in the epidemic fight and victims of the novel coronavirus.
National flags across the country and in all Chinese embassies and consulates abroad were also at half-mast.
Three minutes public silence was observed, while air raid sirens and vehicle, train and ship horns were sounded at 10am. Public recreational activities were suspended.