Coronavirus outbreak: China death toll rises to 41 as France and Australia confirm cases – updates

Thirteen Chinese cities are in lockdown as they scramble to stem the spread of the Sars-like infection, which has now reached Europe. Follow all the latest updates Analysis: Spread of virus shakes people’s belief in government 1.52am GMT Earlier the chief medical office in Australian state of New south Wales, Dr Kerry Chant, said the suspected patients in the country were in isolation and did not pose a risk of transmitting the virus.“We’re encouraging people who have come back from Wuhan, or who have been in contact with confirmed cases in China or in other countries, to please seek care if you develop any symptoms of fever, sore throat, pneumonia, a cough or respiratory symptoms of any sort,” she said. 1.50am GMT Australia’s chief medical officer said about another 12 people were being tested in Australia today for the virus.The man diagnosed with the virus is in his 50s and sought medical advice after he fell ill once he was in Melbourne. Murphy said he wore a face mask to the hospital where he reported his symptoms. Continue reading…
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