Wuhan government boosts measures to curb spread of new virus

The central Chinese city of Wuhan is beefing up measures to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, which has infected nearly 300 people on the Chinese mainland and another four cases in Thailand, Japan and South Korea.

The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission has said local tourist groups are banned from traveling outside of the city and vehicles entering and leaving will be subject to spot checks.

Medical pay for all patients in both confirmed and suspected cases in Wuhan will be covered by the municipal government.

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Wuhan government boosts measures to curb spread of new virus