The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has topped 1,100, but there are signs that the outbreak may be peaking in China's Hubei province, the epicenter of the crisis.
Next Tuesday marks the official end of the Lunar New Year period, an auspicious occasion on the Chinese calendar, that this year has been marred by the viral illness that has claimed more than 1,110 lives in mainland China.The huge mobilization of people comes despite prior warnings for citizens to avoid large crowds. In a news briefing Tuesday, Chinese officials said action would be taken to reduce the risk of transmission.
China struggles to return to work after the coronavirus lockdown 02:26Economic woesThe novel coronavirus has already had an impact on the world's second biggest economy. The outbreak coincided with China's most important holiday period, when many families traditionally spent money on food, gifts, and entertainment. Instead, lockdowns in large cities forced businesses to temporarily close down.
Hong Kong building cleared due to potential coronavirus outbreak 01:38Evacuees releasedWith much of Wuhan remaining locked down, countries have continued to evacuate their citizens from the virus epicenter.Both South Korea and Canada sent extra flights this week, with Seoul saying it would endeavor to allow Chinese family members of its citizens to board the plane -- previously Chinese nationals have not been allowed on evacuation flights.
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