The sudden outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has greatly changed people's daily lives. Under strict control, living space has been greatly reduced, and masks have become a "must" in people's lives. Zhongshan Daily reporters took half a month to record the peaceful moments during this period with their cameras.

Two citizens pass by each other when coming out to buy daily necessities. [Photo by Li Xusheng] 

Citizens shop in the market. [Photo by Wen Bo]

A delivery man contacts the addressee to pick up a parcel. [Photo by Wen Bo]

Citizens shop for fresh flowers. [Photo by Li Xusheng]

A citizen works out on a pathway. [Photo by Wen Bo]

A citizen walks across the street with take-out food. [Photo by Wen Bo]

A pair of lovers hug in the cold wind. [Photo by Li Xusheng]

A security guard sticks to his post despites the heavy rain. [Photo by Li Xusheng]

A sanitation worker cleans the street. [Photo by Wen Bo]

Citizens keep their distance from each other and get on the bus. [Photo by Wen Bo]