China coronavirus deaths rise to 1\,367\, up 254 from previous day

China coronavirus deaths rise to 1,367, up 254 from previous day

Across mainland China, there were 15,152 new confirmed infections on Wednesday, bringing the total number to 59,805.

Reuters  |  Shanghai 

Coronavirus, health, epidemic
Man wearing a face mask collects free vegetables sorted by community workers of the residential compound, following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Wuhan

The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China reached 1,367 as of the end of Wednesday, up 254 from the previous day, the country's National Health Commission said on Thursday.

Across mainland China, there were 15,152 new confirmed infections on Wednesday, bringing the total number to 59,805.
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First Published: Thu, February 13 2020. 13:55 IST