Quick takes
/WHO says 80% of COVID-19 cases are mild
And of the more serious cases, those at risk are the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. Unfortunately, these facts have been lost in the avalanche of media hysteria around COVID-19.
Articles on the impact of COVID-19 on business events
There is no shortage of media coverage on the long list of consumer and business events that have been cancelled or postponed.
Airlines which have suspended flights to China and Hong Kong
This is an excellent summary from Bloomberg on decisions made by airlines around the world in response to COVID-19. There is no shortage of media coverage on the long list of consumer and business events that have been cancelled or postponed. Here are some of the more interesting takes on the current situation:
Hong Kong’s “Teflon home prices”
Homes in Hong Kong are world-famous for their sky-high prices – and apparently, prices remain immune to the COVID-19 virus… at least for now.
Hong Kong Airlines sacks 170 staff
And stops offering passengers food, drinks, pillows and blankets! The end must be near for Hong Kong Airlines. How far behind can Cathay Pacific be?