Coronavirus: China reports 44 new deaths, 327 new cases

Death toll now stands at 2,788 in mainland China

Last updated: February 28, 2020 | 05:52

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A volunteer (L) distributes protective suits to others in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province.

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Beijing: China reported 44 more deaths from the novel coronavirus epidemic on Friday and 327 new cases, the lowest daily figure for new infections in more than a month.

The death toll now stands at 2,788 in mainland China, according to the National Health Commission.

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