‘Do Not Cover up Outbreaks:’ Experts Call for Transparency After China’s Pneumonia Outbreak

Penny Zhou
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Public health experts outside of mainland China are calling on Chinese authorities for transparency, after a mysterious outbreak of viral pneumonia was reported to have already infected 59 people since December in the Chinese city of Wuhan. On Jan. 5, 7 of the 59 cases were said to be “severe.”

The experts say that efforts to cover up outbreaks can have serious consequences for disease control for China’s neighboring regions.

Penny Zhou
Penny Zhou
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Penny Zhou is a senior special report producer for NTD based at the network's global headquarters in New York City. Penny has produced and directed NTD Original documentaries, including the award-winning documentary, "Hollywood Takeover: China's Control in the Film Industry." Penny previously worked as a correspondent for NTD covering China news.
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