Asian Insider Ep 24: China, Covid-19 and avoiding coronaviruses at home and work

16:37 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

The novel coronavirus - now officially known as Covid-19 - could become the next big pandemic.

Pulitzer-winning author Laurie Garrett speaks with ST US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh on China's problems, and how to stop being polite and avoid the virus at home and at work.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

Edited by: Rubeen Raj

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