COVID-19 outbreak hits Taiwan’s night markets hard

Radio Taiwan International
Date: 13 March, 2020
By: Leslie Liao

Liuhe Night Market in Kaohsiung, Taiwan[/caption] Many businesses have felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tourism industry has been hit especially hard, and night markets are feeling the pinch, too, as crowds stay away.

Kaohsiung’s Liuhe Night Market is usually one of Taiwan’s busiest. However, if you go there now, you’ll find that there are no crowds- a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re brave enough to go there for some night market fare, you’ll most likely be the first in line for whatever suits your fancy.     [FULL  STORY]