New virus has infected more than 28,200 people globally A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 28,200 people worldwideDisinfection equipment is carried by a worker as precautionary measures against the spreading of novel coronavirus, at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. So far almost 900 passenger arriving directly from China have been examined at the airport. So far almost 900 passenger arriving directly from China have been examined at the airport. (Zoltan Balogh/MTI via AP) The Associated PressA viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 28,200 people globally. The latest figures reported by health authorities as of Thursday in Beijing:— China: 563 deaths and 28,018 confirmed cases on the mainland.

Source: ABC News February 06, 2020 01:18 UTC