China Bans Wild Animal Trade Until Viral Outbreak Eases
Muhammad Irfan Published January 26, 2020 | 12:20 PM
Beijing, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Jan, 2020 ) :China on Sunday ordered a temporary ban on the trade in wild animals as the country struggles to contain a deadly virus believed to have been spawned in a market that sold wild animals as food.
Raising, transporting or selling all wild animal species is forbidden "from the date of the announcement until the national epidemic situation is over," said a joint directive from three top agencies including the Ministry of Agriculture.
Recent Stories
Iran president visits Sri Lanka, inaugurates power, irrigation project
5 minutes ago
Farmers should preferably complete cotton sowing by May 15, say experts
5 minutes ago
Germany nudges up growth forecast, ailing economy at 'turning point'
20 minutes ago
IGP takes notice of student's rape
19 minutes ago
Onslaught of encroachments violating pedestrians rights
25 minutes ago
Italy fines Amazon over 'recurring' purchase option
21 minutes ago
Top France court confirms ex-PM's conviction in fake jobs scandal
21 minutes ago
Trainee assistant superintendents of police visit Central Police Office Lahore
21 minutes ago
UBS chairman decries tighter capital rules
24 minutes ago
Israel says forces carrying out 'offensive action' in south Lebanon
21 minutes ago
Mashal Yousafzai terms profound bond of friendship between Pakistan-China as sou ..
21 minutes ago
Boy drowned while escorting buffalo herd through river Chenab
24 minutes ago