`People are scared´: New York City´s Chinatown takes hit over coronavirus fears
(The Guardian United States)

Businesses in the usually busy neighborhood are cutting staff as sales drop even though the virus has not yet made it to New York CityNew York City´s Chinatown is typically a bustling hub for locals and tourists alike, an economic center fueled by hundreds of independent shops selling everything from cellphones to steaming plates of shu mai.But recently, the streets of Chinatown´s corner of downtown Manhattan have been quieter. Fewer tour groups are walking along the streets, fewer people are going to the neighborhood´s most famous restaurants. Even some locals seem hesitant to go out to their favorite spots. Continue reading...