The novel coronavirus pneumonia is raising concerns around the world, and in some cases, the fear has led to discrimination. 

Fung and his friends in New York set out to raise awareness of the virus, and counter discrimination. What they did was simple: They went out to streets in central New York, and offered hugs to people. As you can see, it led to some interesting interactions.

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