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Beijing cancels Lunar New Year fairs

A worker dismantles decorations on Friday after the temple fair for the Chinese Lunar New Year in Ditan Park was canceled in Beijing, China. Annual Lunar New Year fairs around the country have been canceled while popular tourist spots will be closed in a bid to control a new coronavirus that originated in Wuhan and has so far killed 25 and infected more than 800. 

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