China bans wild animal trade entirely New type pneumonia Suspected source of infection

China Completely bans wildlife trading New type pneumonia Suspected source of infection 15 January 16:28

With the spread of the new coronavirus in China, the Chinese authorities have decided to ban all trades until the virus epidemic subsides, given the suspected transmission of wildlife.

According to a survey conducted by a Chinese expert agency, a large number of new coronaviruses were detected in areas where wildlife shops in the seafood market in Wuhan, Hubei Province were concentrated, and the wildlife sold in the market Animals are suspected to be the source of the infection.

For this reason, Chinese authorities have issued a notice by the 28th that bans wildlife trade entirely until the virus epidemic subsides.

The Circular stipulates that wildlife trade is strictly prohibited in markets, supermarkets, restaurants and other places, and punishable by law if not followed.