The Central Bank of China uses ultraviolet rays and high-temperature ovens to sterilize cash between an outbreak of corona pneumonia.

Banks and companies in China are trying to stop the spread of a new strain of corona virus (nCoV), the cause of acute pneumonia from Wuhan City, the capital of Hubei Province. In addition to disinfecting cash, the Central Bank of China (PBOC) also began replacing old notes with newly printed money, according to Bloomberg on February 4.

The PBOC branch in Xi'an city, capital of Shaanxi province was pumped with ozone gas to counteract the risk of corona virus spread. The branch also limited to only two employees who could open a vault at a time.

PBOC is allowed to work remotely. For employees who still go to Beijing headquarters, they are encouraged to sit down for lunch at least a meter away from colleagues, discouraging from gathering together. A notice sent to the bank staff said, "There is no such thing as urgent that you have to trade your life for discussion".

At the McDonald's chain in Shanghai, customers must disinfect their hands and register contact information before ordering food. Many companies require employees to work at home, restrict travel and wear masks.

The outbreak of acute pneumonia caused by nCoV in Wuhan in December 2019 has spread to 31 provinces in China and many other countries in the world. Belgium yesterday confirmed the first case of the corona virus infection, a citizen evacuated from Wuhan on February 2, bringing the total number of countries and territories where nCoV appeared to 26. The number of deaths due to the outbreak of coronary pneumonia was 492, an increase of 65 people compared to yesterday, the number of cases increased to 24,551.

Two deaths outside of mainland China were a Wuhan man in the Philippines and a man in Hong Kong. Many countries, including the United States, Britain, France, Australia, Japan and South Korea, have evacuated citizens from Wuhan, restricting entry with Chinese guests or people who have recently been to mainland China. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) declares a global emergency but says it is not necessary to restrict travel or international trade to prevent pneumonia.

Countries with nCoV patients. Click on image to see details.