New virus 98 new people killed mainly in Hubei province February 18 12:10 in 1868 dead in China
In China, 98 new people have died from the infection with the new coronavirus, reaching 1868. On the other hand, the number of newly infected cases in China was 1,886 on the 17th, and the number of infected cases per day was less than 2,000 since last month on 30th.
According to Chinese health authorities and the National Health and Health Commission, the number of people killed by the new coronavirus has increased by 98 new people, mainly in Hubei Province, on 17th, with 1868 deaths in China. The number of infected people increased by 1886 to 72,436.
It has been less than 2000 people since the 30th of last month.
On the other hand, the number of patients who were discharged after treatment increased by 1701 on the 17th and increased to 12,552 so far. There is.
Under such circumstances, according to Chinese media, Jongnamsan, the head of a team of health authorities' experts, said in a video conference with medical professionals on Tuesday that the spread of infection in China will peak from mid to late this month. While reiterating the forecast, he noted that it is not yet possible to determine if the peak has been reached.
Mr. Zhong also stated that the situation in Wuhan, Hubei Province, "has not been able to completely prevent the spread of human-to-human transmission."
The Chinese authorities have already dispatched more than 30,000 healthcare professionals in Wuhan and other Hubei provinces, with a commitment to stop the spread of the disease.