Leo Poon
Leo Poon is a virology expert and Yan's former supervisor at the University of Hong Kong. He became part of a contentious narrative surrounding the early response to COVID-19, specifically regarding his handling of Yan's concerns about the virus's transmissibility. While Poon has stated that he acted appropriately, he has faced criticism for not taking Yan’s warnings seriously at a critical time.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,224 | $1,380,000 | 1,257$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 23,224 | $1,380,000 | 1,257$ |
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Leo Poon is Li-Meng Yan's supervisor at the University of Hong Kong who asked her to investigate the new coronavirus.
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