Two men allegedly yelled abuse at children outside Merrin School in Christchurch. Police are investigating after two men allegedly yelled racial abuse by a Christchurch primary school, leaving children "visibly shaken". The pair reportedly shouted "coronavirus" at a boy outside Merrin School in Avonhead on Monday afternoon. Email joanne.carroll@stuff.co.nzStacy Squires/Stuff The incident allegedly happened at a crossing by Merrin School on Monday afternoon. Most cases remain within mainland China, but more than 25 other countries have reported cases, including five that have reported deaths.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2020 05:03 UTC