Stop Asia from operating live / wet animal markets

The Issue

Cases of coronavirus continue to decline in China but the virus is still spreading rapidly and killing thousands across the rest of the world reaching over 361,457 cases (WHO data on 30 March 2020).

Not only that but millions of people are out of work, have lost their jobs and businesses and are unable to support themselves or their families. 

Yet...

People have started to flood back into controversial wet markets across Asia.

A number of animals, including bats and the highly endangered pangolin, have been identified as possible sources for the virus in Wuhan.

The Wuhan Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market was shut down in January and in February China declared an immediate and “comprehensive” ban on the trade and consumption of wild animals.  However...

“The markets have gone back to operating in exactly the same way as they did before coronavirus,” a correspondent to visited the market told the publication.

“The only difference is that security guards try to stop anyone taking pictures, which would never have happened before.”

Another market in Guilin, in southwest China, was full of cats and dogs crammed into cages in filthy conditions and available for slaughter.

Similar markets are seen in various locations across Asia and have long been condemned, not only for their cruel treatment of animals, but for their unhygienic conditions.

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The Issue

Cases of coronavirus continue to decline in China but the virus is still spreading rapidly and killing thousands across the rest of the world reaching over 361,457 cases (WHO data on 30 March 2020).

Not only that but millions of people are out of work, have lost their jobs and businesses and are unable to support themselves or their families. 

Yet...

People have started to flood back into controversial wet markets across Asia.

A number of animals, including bats and the highly endangered pangolin, have been identified as possible sources for the virus in Wuhan.

The Wuhan Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market was shut down in January and in February China declared an immediate and “comprehensive” ban on the trade and consumption of wild animals.  However...

“The markets have gone back to operating in exactly the same way as they did before coronavirus,” a correspondent to visited the market told the publication.

“The only difference is that security guards try to stop anyone taking pictures, which would never have happened before.”

Another market in Guilin, in southwest China, was full of cats and dogs crammed into cages in filthy conditions and available for slaughter.

Similar markets are seen in various locations across Asia and have long been condemned, not only for their cruel treatment of animals, but for their unhygienic conditions.

PLEASE HELP PETITION THE UK AND ASIAN GOVERNMENTS FOR LONG OVERDUE CHANGE

The photos are too graphic and horrific to repost on here 

The Decision Makers

Mayalsian Government
Mayalsian Government
Government of Thailand
Government of Thailand

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Petition created on 30 March 2020