Wuhan virus: North Korea bans tourists as Asia braces for Lunar New Year rush

North Korea’s decision to ban all foreign visitors as a precaution against China’s coronavirus outbreak will hit its economy hard as tourists from the mainland account for 85 per cent of its 100,000 tourists each year, analysts say.Tourist earnings contribute US$45 million to Pyongyang’s economy, which has limited sources of foreign exchange due to sanctions over its nuclear programme.“This is bad news for North Korea but I suspect the greater concern is the public health risk,” said Daniel…