They pointed to the example of the 2003 SARS outbreak, when economic activity plunged but recovered relatively quickly. The epidemic has revived memories of the 2002-03 SARS outbreak that originated in China and killed nearly 800 people. Hong Kong announced it would bar entry to travelers from Hubei, starting Monday. Hong Kong residents returning from the area will be allowed to the territory but were told to quarantine themselves at home. Two of Hong Kong’s most popular tourist attractions, Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park, closed.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 27, 2020 05:37 UTC