Professor Yuen Kwok-yung, chair of infectious diseases at the University of Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Professor Yuen Kwok-yung, chair of infectious diseases at the University of Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong

I received death threats 3 times in 26 years, top Hong Kong microbiologist Yuen Kwok-yung says, calls for vigilance against future pandemics

  • Government pandemic adviser Professor Yuen Kwok-yung says he received threats after repeatedly calling for ban on sale of live animals at wet markets
  • World could pay ‘hefty price’ if it lets guard down against future pandemic, he warns

Professor Yuen Kwok-yung, chair of infectious diseases at the University of Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Professor Yuen Kwok-yung, chair of infectious diseases at the University of Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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