A banner on one float read “Support Wuhan! Let’s fight the virus together!“ Another urged, “Wuhan stay strong.”Some of the paradegoers who filled the streets held signs expressing support for China, as well. Those at the New York City parade largely weren’t concerned. David Youtz, 60, came from New Haven, Connecticut, to march in the parade along with four of his children, adopted from China. ... We weren’t worried at all.”This year marks the year of the rat, according to the Chinese zodiac, and some of the marchers in the parade dressed as rats to celebrate.

Source: thestar February 09, 2020 22:30 UTC