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China virus death toll hits 636, more than 30,000 infections
The official Chinese death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to 636, with 73 new fatalities reported.
The total number of confirmed infections in China has surpassed 31,000, with another 3,143 new cases confirmed.
The central province of Hubei remains the hardest-hit region, accounting for 69 of the new deaths.
More than 4,800 infected individuals are currently in serious condition.
Despite containment efforts like city-wide lockdowns, Chinese authorities are struggling to manage the overwhelming number of cases and the strain on hospitals.
The virus, which originated in Wuhan, Hubei in December, has spread to over two dozen countries, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency.
Over 26,000 other people in China are suspected of having contracted the virus.
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