Wuhan Pneumonia Deaths Double to 17 in One Day... Confirmed and Suspected Cases Both Increase (Update)

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[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Park Sun-mi] The number of deaths from 'Wuhan pneumonia' in China has doubled overnight to 17.

According to the official tally by the National Health Commission of China (NHC) as of midnight on the 23rd, the number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus leading to Wuhan pneumonia was reported as 17. Until the previous day, the death toll was announced as 9, but it doubled in just one day.

The number of confirmed cases across 25 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in China has reached 571. Among them, 95 are severe cases. The cumulative number of suspected cases reported in 13 provinces is counted at 393.

The authorities stated that the number of close contacts with patients has reached 5,897, of which 4,928 are currently under medical observation.

Outside mainland China, one confirmed case each has been reported in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. The cumulative confirmed cases overseas are one in the United States, one in Japan, three in Thailand, and one in Korea.

Wuhan city has strengthened its urban measures to prevent the spread of the virus starting today. From 10 a.m., public transportation, subways, ferries, and intercity routes within Wuhan will be temporarily suspended. Wearing masks in public places is mandatory.

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