Wuhan virus: From temples to Disneyland, China shuts down to halt spread

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Wuhan virus: China to halt all group tours as it seeks to control spread of outbreak, says state media

BEIJING - China has quarantined cities and shut major tourist attractions from Disneyland to the Forbidden City and a section of the Great Wall as it scrambles to stop a deadly virus from spreading further.

Wuhan residents have been told to stay home and authorities are restricting car traffic in the city central. There are few flights available to the city, deepening the isolation. On Saturday, China said it will suspend both domestic and overseas Chinese group tours, state media reported Saturday, as it ramps up efforts to contain the new SARS-like virus.

Shanghai Disneyland said it would shut for an indefinite period"to ensure the health and safety of our guests and cast".

 

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There should be stricter controls in SG. public health risks should be taken more seriously than just reminding the public to the calm and telling them 'we are monitoring' .

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