Coronavirus Update: China Saw A Daily Record In New Cases And Deaths

Today China saw the largest increase of new cases and deaths in a 24-hour span.

The National Health Commission said there are 11,791 confirmed cases in 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across China.

Today there were 1,347 newly confirmed cases and 45 new deaths both daily highs. Bringing the total number of cases to 11,791 and the total number of fatalities to 259.

Delta, American, and United airlines have put a halt on all flights from the U.S. to mainland China. On Friday, the American government declared a public health emergency. If you’re a traveler and traveling from mainland China to the U.S. you will be denied entry to prevent the spread of this adaptive new virus.

(Cover photo courtesy of WTHR, source South China Morning Post)