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China virus death toll rises to 425
As of February 4, Hubei province reported 64 new deaths from the coronavirus outbreak, bringing the total to 425, with 2,345 new infections.
The national total of confirmed infections has reached 19,550.
The virus, believed to have originated in Wuhan, Hubei's capital, has spread globally, leading to cases in more than 20 countries.
There has been one death outside China, which occurred in the Philippines.
The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on Thursday.
In the Philippines, 30 persons under investigation for possible novel coronavirus infection have tested negative.
Hubei has been under virtual quarantine for the last week, with roads sealed off and public transport shut down.
The province extended its Lunar New Year holiday break to February 13 in a bid to contain the outbreak.
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