12 Feb 2020

Coronavirus - Chinese students unable to get to NZ uni's

From Afternoons, 1:49 pm on 12 February 2020

New Zealand universities say they are facing a huge financial loss, as the coronovirus prevents Chinese students enrolled to study in New Zealand getting here. 

Universities New Zealand chief executive Chris Whelan says thousands of students are due to start or continue their studies here very soon. 

But a ban on people travelling from mainland China to our shores means many are unable to make it. 

Tourists wear masks at Don Mueang Airport, in Bangkok, Thailand, 07 February 2020.

Photo: AFP