According to latest data from China’s National Health Commission, as of January 31, confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country rose 1982 to 9692. Death toll rose 43 to 213. Serious cases rose from 157 to 1527. Suspected cases rose 3071 to 15238. Number of people tracked rose 24886 to 113579.
WHO has finally declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergence. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said “the main reason for this declaration is not what is happening in China but what is happening in other countries.” But he added that the organization “doesn’t recommend – and actually opposes” restrictions on travel or trade with China.
Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte halted all air traffic between Italy and China, after having two confirmed cases in two Chinese tourists. Japan raised travel warning to China to Level 2 and urge its people to avoid unnecessary travel to the country.
