The outbreak of Novel Coronavirus in China which has spread to other parts of the world has claimed the lives of 56 people and infected 2000 people. China has confirmed 1,975 cases of patients infected with the virus and death toll of 56, state broadcaster of the country reported. Meanwhile, many major international airports have also issued an alert regarding novel coronavirus, with passengers arriving from China, including Hong Kong, to be screened on arrival. 2019-nCoV, a strain of coronavirus, has led to an outbreak of viral pneumonia. It is also spread by patient to patient respiratory transmission of the disease.

Source: dna January 26, 2020 06:33 UTC