The deadly new virus that originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan will affect New Zealand exporters, a top seafood official says. The coronavirus has killed at least 41 people and infected some 1400 since it was identified in Wuhan. The disease has spread to Australia, the United States and France, and cases have also been reported throughout Asia. READ MORE:* China virus spread 'accelerating'* What coronavirus means for NZ* Coronavirus cases in Australia* Coronavirus spreads to Europe* Scientists unravel virus mysteryThe cases largely involve people who had recently travelled from the affected region in China. A top seafood official expects New Zealand exports to suffer.

Source: Stuff January 25, 2020 22:07 UTC