BEIJING: The number of confirmed deaths from China's coronavirus outbreak rose to at least 490, after authorities in Hubei province reported 65 new fatalities on Wednesday (Feb 5).
In its daily update, figures from the health commission in Hubei, which has been hit hardest by the virus, also showed a jump in confirmed infections with 3,156 new cases.
Advertisement
Advertisement
READ: Hangzhou and Taizhou, cities far from virus epicentre, implement travel restrictions
READ: Commentary: Hot and dry climate may end the novel coronavirus – as well as the development of a vaccine
That puts the national total at more than 23,500, based on numbers previously issued by the central government.
The epidemic, which has spiralled into a global health emergency, is believed to have emerged in December from a market that sold wild game in Hubei's capital Wuhan.
More than 20,000 people have now been infected by the virus, with 425 dead, while it has spread to more than 20 countries. (Photo: AFP/Dale De La Rey)
Advertisement
Advertisement
Cases have now been reported in more than 20 countries.
Highlighting the concern about infections spreading in other densely-populated Chinese metropolitan areas, authorities in three cities in eastern Zhejiang province – including one near Shanghai – placed restrictions on the number of people allowed to leave their homes.
channel news asia
[contfnewc]
[contfnewc]
