McDonald's reportedly 'suspends business' in five Chinese cities as the coronavirus death toll continues to rise
The fast-food chain has not yet issued a statement on the news; Business Insider reached out for comment but did not immediately hear back., more than 870 people in China had been infected by the virus with 26 people dying from it. It has now spread to neighboring countries across Asia and into the US.
The virus was first discovered at the end of last year in the city of Wuhan, which is the capital of the Hubei province, and where the majority of fatalities have occurred since. According to the , at least six cities across this region are now on "lockdown" as transport has been suspended in local hangouts such as restaurants, theaters, and cinemas shut for the time being.
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