Flowers suffer from virus too

A flower shop owner waters flowers to keep them fresh on February 14, Valentine’s Day. However, sales this year are poor compared with the past due to the ongoing coronovirus epidemic. The price of a rose ranges from 6 to 8 yuan (US$0.8 to 1.1) which is half the price it was at the same time last year. Some owners are selling flowers through online apps such as WeChat and Meituan, and provide a free delivery service. — Zhang Yi