Hong Kong confirms first coronavirus death; China admits 'shortcomings & difficulties'

Hong Kong has confirmed its first death from virulent coronavirus outbreak on February 4 as death toll spiked to 425 and infected more than 20,000 people. China has mitted "shortcomings and difficulties" in its response to flu-like infection. victim has been reported to be a 39-year-old man from Wuhan, which is believed to be epicentre of virus, who h underlying health problems, according to authorities. It was second death recorded outside China. first case was reported from Philippines on Sunday.

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CNHC reports 64 new cases 

On or hand, China's National Health Commission reported 64 new cases as of midnight on Monday which is a record daily increase since virus was first detected. Wuhan and its surrounding province of Hubei have been effectively quarantined from rest of country for more than a week amid coronavirus outbreak. Medical workers in Hong Kong boycott ir jobs on February 3 and demanded authorities to close city's border with coronavirus-hit China in order to contain spre. While hundreds left ir jobs, frontline staff has also threatened to file a lawsuit in upcoming days.

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At least 15 cases have been confirmed in Hong Kong of vel virus as death toll in China increased to 361 with 17, 205 confirmed cases.  death toll from Wuhan 2019-nCoV surged to 425 and infection cases from virus have surpassed over 20,000, confirmed reports. As figures tripled than last week, Chinese Health Committee officials have told reporters that at least 2,829 confirmed infection cases have been detected in past 24 hours, taking a massive leap from 4,400 last week.

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WHO warns international public health authorities 

World Health Organization (WHO) h warned international public health authorities that Wuhan Virus was of a significant threat to nations outside mainland China and disease pandemic enforced a global response to outbreak. WHO anunced Global Health Emergency as officials abro banned Chinese nationals from travelling into ir territory, suspending airlines and halting visa issuance and immigration facilities.

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(with inputs from ncies)