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China reports 27 new virus deaths, fall in new cases
China reported 27 new deaths from the coronavirus on Sunday, March 8, 2020, bringing the nationwide toll to 3,097.
There were 44 new infections, with most cases and all deaths reported in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak.
Only three new cases were reported outside of Hubei province, all of which were imported from abroad.
New infections in Hubei province continue their downward trend, marking the lowest number of new cases since quarantine measures were implemented in late January.
Nationwide new infections are also decreasing, but imported cases from overseas remain a concern.
Globally, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has surpassed 100,000, with over 3,500 deaths in 95 nations and territories.
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China reported 115 new COVID-19 cases in Hubei province and four elsewhere on Wednesday, marking a fall in fresh cases for a third consecutive day.
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Mainland China recorded 202 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Sunday, the lowest number since January 22.
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Mainland China reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday, with seven being imported from overseas, surpassing locally transmitted infections for the first time.
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Italy has reported a significant increase in coronavirus deaths, reaching 197, with over 4,636 confirmed cases, making it the second most affected country globally after China.
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The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that two more COVID-19 patients died in the country, raising the total death toll to eight as of March 14, 2020.
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