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China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
Six healthcare workers have died and 1,716 have been infected by the novel coronavirus in China, highlighting the risks medical professionals face amidst protective gear shortages.
As of Tuesday, 1,716 health workers had contracted the virus, with 1,102 infections reported in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak.
An additional 400 healthcare workers were infected in other parts of Hubei province.
Medical staff in Wuhan have been overwhelmed and often lacked adequate protective equipment, leading some to reuse gear.
The dangers faced by medical personnel were underscored by the death of Dr. Li Wenliang, a whistleblower who had warned about the virus in December.
Dr. Li's death sparked widespread grief and anger online, prompting calls for political reform and freedom of speech in China.
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