“Either I could starve or I’ll get infected and die,” said the factory worker, who is two months pregnant. China has imposed transport bans in and around Wuhan — effectively trapping tens of millions of people, including thousands of foreigners — in a bid to contain the virus. Aphinya arrived in China two weeks ago to marry her Chinese husband in Xiantao — about 200km from Wuhan. Aphinya said she is worried for the health of her unborn baby, and desperate for the Thai government to get her out. “Other countries are calling back their citizens... when are we going back?” said Khin Thiri Thant Zin, a hospital intern in Wuhan.

Source: Taipei Times January 30, 2020 16:04 UTC