Jackie Chan offers reward for antidote to coronavirus

Action star Jackie Chan is concerned about the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

Chan has offered a reward of 1 million yuan (S$197,000) for the development of an antidote to the coronavirus that originated in China's Wuhan city, Report informs citing the RIA Novosti.

"Science and technology are key to overcoming the virus, and I believe many people have the same thoughts as me and hope that an antidote can be developed as soon as possible," the 65-year-old actor wrote.