The total number of confirmed cases has passed 4,600 worldwide. Photo: AFP The total number of confirmed cases has passed 4,600 worldwide. Photo: AFP
The total number of confirmed cases has passed 4,600 worldwide. Photo: AFP
China /  People & Culture

Wuhan coronavirus: China will contain ‘demon’ outbreak, Xi Jinping says as death toll mounts

  • Chinese president pledges transparent and timely release of information about the illness
  • Respiratory expert says outbreak might peak in the next week or 10 days

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
William ZhengKeegan ElmerTeddy Ng
William Zheng , Keegan Elmer and Teddy Ng

Updated: 2:07pm, 17 Feb, 2020

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The total number of confirmed cases has passed 4,600 worldwide. Photo: AFP The total number of confirmed cases has passed 4,600 worldwide. Photo: AFP
The total number of confirmed cases has passed 4,600 worldwide. Photo: AFP
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