WHO prepares to meet to decide whether to declare outbreak a global emergency
China has reported its biggest single-day jump in coronavirus deaths, as countries struggled to evacuate citizens still trapped in the city where the outbreak began and Russia closed its long border with its southern neighbour.
The death toll rose to 170 on Thursday – up from 132 the previous day, a rise of 29%. The number of confirmed cases in China now stands at 7,736, up from 5,974 a day ago. The actual death rate has not risen, and is now at 2.2%.
Related: Coronavirus live updates: death toll jumps to 170 amid evacuation delays for foreign nationals
What is the virus causing illness in Wuhan?
Continue reading...