Wuhan virus: 830 confirmed cases in China, death toll rises to 25

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ANKARA (Bernama): At least 25 people have died from the outbreak of a new respiratory virus in China, its National Health Commission said early Friday (Jan 24).

According to Anadolu Agency, the commission has recorded 830 confirmed cases nationwide since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus was first reported to the World Health Organisation by Chinese officials on Dec 31 in Wuhan city, the capital of central China's Hubei Province.The commission said 177 infected people are reportedly in serious condition.

Health officials said the number of patients under observation has climbed to 8,420 and the number of those who are likely to carry the virus had risen to 1,072.It also announced that the opening dates of schools have been postponed.The virus is similar to the virus related to severe acute respiratory syndrome .

Airports and train stations in Wuhan were closed to outgoing passengers Thursday while public transportation was suspended in the city.The virus was also confirmed in the US, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Saudi Arabia. - Bernama

 

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DrDzul

AdmFairuz DrDzul close our borders to chinese citizens. Kita takdak duit nak tanggung wabak besar.

no enough deaths yet for WHO to declare an emergency...so im betting, with our 'tak apa' attitude, we will brush this off as normal flu and get on with our lives. 🤦

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