23 Jan 2020

Coronavirus spreads and the world responds

From Lately, 10:20 pm on 23 January 2020

A wrap of international media coverage, as authorities in the Chinese city of Wuhan try to control the spread of a new virus.

Eleven million residents have been urged not to leave the city, 17 people have died, and cases have been reported in neighouring countries and the United States.

Passengers wearing mask walk at quarantine inspection during the time when a flight arrived from Wuhan at Kansai International Airport in Osaka.

Passengers wearing mask walk at quarantine inspection during the time when a flight arrived from Wuhan at Kansai International Airport in Osaka. Photo: AFP