Central China's Hubei province, once hard-hit by COVID-19, on Monday commended more than 1,000 people and over 500 groups and organizations for their contribution to the battle against the virus.

At a meeting held in Wuhan, the provincial capital, 1,164 individuals, 436 groups, 160 CPC members, and 130 primary-level Party organizations were commended for their efforts. Among them, 13 individuals and six groups come from East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as Optics Valley of China, in Wuhan.

Earlier this month, China held a meeting in Beijing to commend role models in the anti-epidemic battle.