Cathay Pacific cabin crew warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of not guarding against Wuhan virus as they demand right to wear masks on all flights

Cathay Pacific flight attendants are fighting for the right to wear face masks on all flights as the Wuhan coronavirus spreads, with their union warning against the “catastrophic” effects of waiting until a staff member fell ill.On Tuesday, with the virus already infecting people overseas, the airline said staff flying to mainland China could all wear masks, after it earlier implemented the policy on its daily flights to the central Chinese city.But, the Cathay Pacific Airways Flight Attendants…