China bans pork imports by German meat supplier over COVID-19 concerns

CGTN

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China's customs authorities have banned pork imports from German meat supplier Toennies Lebensmittel GmbH CompanyKG starting June 17 due to coronavirus concerns.

A total of 657 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus at a slaughterhouse operated by TheTönniesGroup in northwestern Germany, German authorities said on Wednesday.