Chinese State Media Downplays Coronavirus as Outbreak Worsens

Chinese State Media Downplays Coronavirus as Outbreak Worsens
A security is using alcohol to disinfect in a community in Wuhan City, China on Jan. 23, 2020. Getty Images
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As a deadly viral outbreak escalates across China, state-media has sought to downplay the news by highlighting topics relating to Lunar New Year festivities instead.

The novel coronavirus, which originated in central China’s Wuhan City, has spread to every region in China except Tibet. It has also been detected in several countries in Asia, as well as the United States and France.

Nicole Hao
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Nicole Hao is a Washington-based reporter focused on China-related topics. Before joining the Epoch Media Group in July 2009, she worked as a global product manager for a railway business in Paris, France.
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