Italy sees rise in coronavirus outbreak: 1,694 cases, 34 deaths
China has reported another 35 deaths and 573 cases today — the vast majority from Hubei province, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
Here’s the breakdown:
Deaths:
- In mainland China: 2,870
- Outside China: 106
- Global total: 2,976
Cases:
- In mainland China: 79,824
- Outside China: 6,676
- Global total: 86,500
The deaths outside mainland China have so far been in Iran, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, France, the Philippines, Taiwan and the United States.
China’s National Health Commission said 41,625 patients in the country have recovered and been discharged from hospital.
