Scientists at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) presented a briefing warning that the spread of the deadly SARS-like virus that first emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan was accelerating.
"We have to be prepared that this particular epidemic may be about to become a global epidemic," said Gabriel Leung, head of the team.
"Substantial, draconian measures limiting population mobility should be taken sooner, rather than later."
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Scientists at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) presented a briefing warning that the spread of the deadly SARS-like virus that first emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan was accelerating.
"We have to be prepared that this particular epidemic may be about to become a global epidemic," said Gabriel Leung, head of the team.
"Substantial, draconian measures limiting population mobility should be taken sooner, rather than later."