Wild animal trade banned across China to prevent spread of new coronavirus


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The Chinese government has issued an order to ban wildlife trade nationwide following the rise in deaths from pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus. The order will take effect immediately and will continue until the national epidemic subsides.

China temporarily bans wildlife trade in wake of outbreak
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China bans wildlife trade nationwide due to coronavirus outbreak-Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-wildlife/china-bans-wildlife-trade-nationwide-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak-idUSKBN1ZP07Y

China bans wildlife trade as Wuhan coronavirus spreads, death toll climbs | South China Morning Post
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3047716/china-bans-wildlife-trade-killer-wuhan-coronavirus-spreads

Eighty people have died of a new type of pneumonia caused by a new type of coronavirus in Wuhan, Hubei Province. The Chinese government has blocked traffic in Wuhan, the source of the outbreak, as it has been confirmed to be transmitted from person to person, but the infection continues to grow.

A new ban from the wildlife has been launched by the Chinese government to stop the infection. The target is not only markets but also supermarkets, restaurants, and online shopping.

Violators of this order will be scrutinized and punished.

The Wuhan Hua South Seafood Wholesale Market, which is believed to be the source of the new type of pneumonia, is known to have handled a large number of wildlife , and this government order is to block potential sources of infection and transmission. ... apparently ...

Some research groups have pointed out that the new coronavirus can be transmitted to humans by snakes , while epidemiologist John Epstein reported that mammals such as raccoon dogs and musk cats are common in the market. Has pointed out the possibility of infection and has yet to reach a conclusion.

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