China's total is now 80,695 cases, and 3,097 deaths.
A pedestrian wearing a protective face mask carries shopping bags in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. The city's surrounding counties have reported some of the country's first instances of community transmission.All times below are in Beijing time.China National Health Commission reported 44 new confirmed cases, and 27 more deaths, as of March 7.
Of the new cases, 41 were in Wuhan in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak. All the 27 additional deaths were in Hubei.6:52 pm: US cases top 400 as states declare emergencies Authorities in the United States have reported 434 cases of the coronavirus and 19 deaths, according to data compiled by NBC News. Several states have declared emergencies in response to the virus, including California, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Utah and Washington. Pennsylvania has issued a disaster declaration and the city of Austin, Texas has issued a local disaster declaration.
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