HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong said on Tuesday (Jan 28) that it was closing a range of public facilities, from sports centres to campsites, in a bid to curb the spread of a Sars-like virus that has left more than 100 dead across China.

All recreational facilities will be temporarily shut from Wednesday to "avoid people gathering", the authorities said.

The financial hub has declared the novel coronavirus a public "emergency" and on Saturday announced ramped-up measures to reduce the risk of more infections.