China Stops Salmon Imports Amid New Coronavirus Outbreak In Beijing


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Some restaurants in China have stopped serving salmon amid speculations that the new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing is caused by the imported fish. The virus behind the rise in new coronavirus cases in China’s capital was reportedly discovered on chopping boards used for imported salmon at Xinfadi market, the biggest food market in the city. While salmon’s link to infections is still a hypothesis, China has already halted imports of salmon from European suppliers. Major supermarkets in Beijing have also removed salmon from their shelves to exercise caution. The suspension of salmon imports in China was confirmed by European salmon...