British Airways Halts Flights to China Due to Coronavirus

The UK Foreign Office has ordered a halt to air travel to China until March due to the new coronavirus outbreak. British Airways has suspended all flights to China.

The airline has apologized to passengers, stating that their safety is a priority.

According to a statement from the National Health Committee of the People's Republic of China, the total number of cases of pneumonia caused by the new type of coronavirus has reached around 6,000, with 132 fatalities reported.