The number of deaths from the coronavirus has risen to 106 in China with more than 4,565 cases of infection, even as countries in the region are also reporting more and more infected — nearly all of them tourists from China. Governments in the region are facing the stark choice of whether to cut all contact with infected regions and take a massive blow to their economies or rely on increased screenings. Here’s what we know: ● Hong Kong announced dramatic measures to stem the flow of mainland Chinese into the territory, closing two railways, ferries and cross-border tour buses. Flights to mainland China will be slashed by half and individual visas to Chinese no longer be issued, starting from Thursday. ● China’s Center for Disease Control said a balance has to be struck between controlling the spread of the disease and mimizing the economic impact. A longer holiday […]