China’s Central TV reported that the number of deaths of corona virus in China increased by 46, on Friday, to 259 in total.

China recorded 2,102 new cases on Friday, bringing the total number of people infected with the virus to 11,791.

The Hubei Provincial Health Committee, the epicenter of the virus, had reported 45 deaths and 1,347 new infections on Friday.

Wuhan, the capital of Hubei, reported 576 cases on Friday, as well as 33 deaths. 192 people died of the virus inside Wuhan.

The region's streets are still closed, and public transportation has stopped, but a small number of people continue to breach procedures.

The World Health Organization declared a health emergency, last Thursday, due to the virus.