China says coronavirus death toll rises to 361, confirmed cases 17,205
The total number of deaths from a coronavirus epidemic in China rose to 361 as of Sunday, up 57 from the previous day, the National Health Commission said.
It said 56 of the new deaths were in Hubei province, and one in the municipality of Chongqing.
The number of new confirmed infections in China rose by 2,829 on Sunday, bringing the total to 17,205.
In its daily update, the commission said there had been 57 new deaths from the virus -- all in hardest-hit Hubei province except one, bringing the national toll to 361.
A total of 265 people in Wuhan have now died from the virus. Two new deaths were reported in the city, about 60 km (37 miles) east of Wuhan. Hubei has been under virtual quarantine, with roads sealed off and public transport shut down. Elsewhere, China has placed growing restrictions on travel and business.
The province extended its Lunar New Year holiday break to February 13 in a bid to contain the outbreak.
The flu-like coronavirus, which is believed to have originated in a market that traded illegally in wildlife in Hubei's provincial capital, Wuhan, has so far been reported to have spread to 27 other nations, according to reports.
Last Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the coronavirus epidemic in China now constitutes a 'public health emergency of international concern'.
The declaration of a global emergency triggers recommendations to all countries aimed at preventing or reducing cross-border spread of disease, while avoiding unnecessary interference with trade and travel.
(Source: Reuters)
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