World facing a 'chronic shortage' of anti-virus protective equipment - WHO chief

The world is facing a 'chronic shortage' of equipment that could shield individuals from coronavirus, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says

Hong Kong Airlines slashes flights, cuts 400 jobs as coronavirus makes a tough situation harderA Hong Kong Airlines plane at Los Angeles International Airport on October 29, 2019. DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images

The novel coronavirus outbreak poses a “serious threat” to its business, the beleaguered airline said in a statement. “As uncertainty looms with the evolving nature of this global issue, weak travel demand will likely continue into the summer season and we need to take further action to stay afloat,” the company said in a statement.The carrier said it has asked all Hong Kong-based ground staff to take a minimum of two weeks of unpaid leave per month, or to work three days a week from mid-February until the end of June.

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