Chinese health officials said 97 more deaths were reported on Sunday (local time), a spike after days of decline that put the global toll at 910. Total reported cases rose to 40,573, more than 40,000 of them in China. "There've been some concerning instances of ... spread from people with no travel history to China," Tedros said. READ MORE:* Coronavirus: Border agencies to pass details to Ministry of Health* Coronavirus infections spreads to 61 on Diamond Princess, cruise-ship with 13 New Zealanders on board* Coronavirus: How does New Zealand's reaction compare around the world? AP There are an additional 65 coronavirus cases aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined in Japan, raising the total to 135.
Source: Stuff February 10, 2020 16:03 UTC