COVID-19 Cumulative Cases in China Surpass 70,000... Increase Slows (Update)

New COVID-19 Cases Remain Around 2,000 for Third Consecutive Day

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The cumulative number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in China has surpassed 70,000.

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On the 17th, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) announced that 2,048 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported across China the previous day. The death toll was recorded at 105. There were 1,563 suspected cases.

Accordingly, the cumulative number of confirmed cases was 70,548, and the death toll was 1,770.

Hubei Province, the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak, reported 1,933 new confirmed cases and 100 deaths. Outside of Hubei Province, there were 115 new confirmed cases and 5 deaths.

So far, 10,844 people have recovered and been discharged, while 57,934 are currently receiving treatment. Among them, 10,644 are in severe condition. The total number of suspected cases is 7,264.

The number of new confirmed cases nationwide has remained around 2,000 for three consecutive days. Confirmed cases outside Hubei Province have also maintained a level in the hundreds, recording 890 on the 3rd, 166 on the 15th, and 115 on the 16th.

Meanwhile, the Chinese government has ordered residents of Hubei Province to remain under home quarantine until further notice.

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