SYDNEY/HONG KONG (China Daily/Agencies): Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd will allow all crew members and frontline employees to wear surgical masks due to concerns over a new coronavirus, and said passengers to and from Wuhan, China, could change or cancel flights for free through March 31.
In Hong Kong, rail operator MTR announced Thursday (Jan 23) morning that it was suspending high-speed rail ticket sales between Hong Kong and Wuhan with immediate effect, while scheduled trains would continue to operate normally. Passengers who wish to cancel their tickets to Wuhan would get a full refund.
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