China records another new low in virus cases

China recorded ar new low in its new coronavirus outbreak on Tuesday.

Just 19 new cases of new virus were recorded over previous 24 hours, lowest update since China began reporting national figures on January 20.

All but two of cases were recorded in epicenter of Wuhan, where outbreak began in December.

city also accounted for 16 of ditional 17 deaths, bringing China's national total to 3,136.

China has registered 80,754 cases in total, with almost 60,000 having been released from hospital and 17,721 still receiving treatment.

Tellingly, only 36 new suspected cases were reported, pointing to a furr decline in future new cases.

For most people, new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older ults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.

vast majority of people recover from new virus. According to World  Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. In mainland China, where virus first exploded, more than 80,000 people have been diagsed and more than 58,000 have so far recovered.