As the death toll from the novel coronavirus rises to 1,665 in mainland China, here is the latest.
• Death toll from novel coronavirus rises to 1,665• China's Hubei bans vehicle traffic to curb spread of coronavirusDeath toll from novel coronavirus rises Almost 1,700 people have now died from the novel coronavirus as the number of people diagnosed with the respiratory illness rose to 68,500, officals at China’s National Health Commission reported Sunday.
The embassy also reiterated that the U.S. government recommends that the 400 or so American citizens disembark from the cruise ship and return to the U.S. Those who choose to stay behind on the ship would face “potential constraints that would impact return to the United States in the next two weeks,” the embassy added.
China's president says he took behind-the-scenes action in the early days of outbreak Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech published Saturday night by state media that he took behind-the-scenes action in the early days of the COVID-19 epidemic. Police cars, ambulances, vehicles carrying essential goods, or other vehicles related to public service would be exempted, it said on its official website. It added that the province will carry out regular health checks on all residents.
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