A coffin shop in Hung Hom. The city has been facing a shortage of coffins since factories in Guangdong province were ordered to close until February 10 to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
Coronavirus outbreak leaves Hong Kong funeral homes facing coffin shortage
- City’s industry supplied by factories in Guangdong that were ordered to close to stop spread of virus
- Hong Kong government had to step in but only enough coffins left to last until end of the month
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A coffin shop in Hung Hom. The city has been facing a shortage of coffins since factories in Guangdong province were ordered to close until February 10 to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
