China’s health commission has reported that there are 70 new deaths from the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 nCoV) in Hubei province, Agence France-Presse reported.
The new cases bring the total death toll to about 560 in the province that is considered the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus.
Meanwhile, there are at least 2,987 new cases that put the total to more than 28,018.
Another 5,328 new suspected cases were reported on Wednesday, said the commission.
The commission added that 3,859 patients remained in severe condition, and 24,702 people were suspected of being infected with the virus.
