China reports 440 confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia
IANS Jan 22, 2020
Chinese health authorities announced 22nd January that 440 confirmed cases of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) had been reported in the country by the end of 21st January.
The cases had resulted in nine deaths, said deputy director of the National Health Commission, at a press conference, reported Xinhua news agency. Earlier, Chinese President said on Monday that he expected the virus to be contained "with determination", while Prime Minister announced the creation of a group dedicated to fighting the illness. The World Health Organization will hold a meeting of experts on Wednesday to determine whether the current coronavirus outbreak in China constitutes an international emergency.
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