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Coronavirus: Outbreak puts wildlife markets in the spotlight

Coronavirus: Outbreak puts wildlife markets in the spotlight

A warning, viewers may find some of the images in Jessica Washington's report disturbing.

The pandemic has put the spotlight on Asia's wet markets - or markets where wildlife is sold for food or medicine - and the risks they pose.

Scientists believe the coronavirus originated in a seafood market in Wuhan where wild animals were also being sold.

Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia.

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