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China sees 2,641 new coronavirus cases, 143 deaths, as it struggles to slow spread
The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic has surpassed 1,500, with 143 additional deaths reported, bringing the total to 1,523.
Mainland China confirmed 2,641 new cases as of Friday, bringing the total number of infections to 66,492.
Most new deaths and cases continue to be reported in Hubei province, particularly in its capital, Wuhan.
Authorities in Hubei had previously changed their criteria for counting cases, adding thousands of 'clinically diagnosed' patients to their tally.
National Health Commission official Liang Wannian stated the government's focus is on lowering the fatality and infection rates.
Authorities said 1,716 medical workers have been infected, with six dying from the illness.
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