China's New COVID-19 Cases Surpass 30,000... Deaths Reach 636 (Update)

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[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Park Sun-mi] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection in China has surpassed 30,000. So far, a total of 636 people have died.

On the 7th, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) announced that as of midnight, 3,143 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus were reported across China. In Hubei Province, where Wuhan City, the epicenter of the outbreak, is located, 2,447 new confirmed cases were added. The number of deaths increased by 73 in one day. Among them, 69 deaths occurred in Hubei Province, and one death each was reported in Jilin Province, Henan Province, Guangdong Province, and Hainan Province.

According to cumulative data, the total number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases across China is 31,161. For the first time, confirmed cases exceeded 30,000 on this day. While 1,540 people who were diagnosed have recovered and been discharged, 28,985 patients are still isolated and receiving treatment in hospitals. Among them, 482 are in critical condition, so the death toll is expected to continue rising.

The cumulative number of deaths is 636. The number of suspected cases is 26,359, and the number of close contacts with patients is 314,028. Among the close contacts, 186,045 are currently under medical observation.

Outside mainland China but within the Chinese-speaking regions, a total of 50 confirmed cases have been reported: 24 in Hong Kong (including 1 death), 10 in Macao (including 1 discharged), and 16 in Taiwan (including 1 discharged).

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