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Spread of Coronavirus not Deterring Purchase, Consumption of Wildlife   


Spread of Coronavirus not Deterring Purchase, Consumption of Wildlife   
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Experts say the Coronavirus got its start through animal to human transmission at a live wildlife market in Wuhan, China. In the months since, the deadly virus has rapidly spread throughout the world and the outbreak has been declared a pandemic. The crisis has prompted the Chinese government to impose a ban on consumption and trade of illegal wildlife. But as VOA's Julie Taboh reports, not all at-risk countries are following their example.

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