China is battling to contain a deadly coronavirus( named 2019-nCov) that has caused 21 people dead in the country. The outbreak first occurred in the city of Wuhan and a public transport lockdown has came into force at 10 a.m. local time.
The authorities have cancelled all large-scale celebrations throughout the country. Temple fairs are banned, film releases postponed and the Forbidden City will be closed.
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