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:

Nikkei Asian Review article

Financial Times article

Reuters article

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?