HONG KONG -- Macao Chief Executive Ho Iat-seng has directed the city's casinos to shut for two weeks as the world's biggest gambling center steps up its fight against the Wuhan coronavirus.
"It is a difficult decision to make, but we have to do it, as our priority is the health and safety of Macao people," said Ho, wearing a surgical mask, during an extended news conference on Tuesday. As justification, he cited the finding that a casino worker had tested positive for the virus.
