Taiwan embraces cute mascots for virus prevention campaign

Taiwan has embraced cuddly mascots and humour to ease public anxiety about the new coronavirus and educate on best practices.

TAIPEI (AFP) - While China deploys stern communist slogans in its battle against a deadly new coronavirus, democratic Taiwan has embraced cuddly mascots and humour to ease public anxiety and educate on best practices.

Images of cute animals have featured in daily social media updates from government agencies to tackle disinformation and prevent the spread of infections.