Coronavirus latest updates: deaths in China pass 1,300 with huge jump in cases – live news

Confirmed cases in Hubei province leap by nearly 15,000 as deaths rise by 242 overnight. Follow the latest developments

In addition to the rise of new cases, there has also been a significant rise in the death toll in the past 24 hours.

More than 245 deaths were recorded on Wednesday (figures published on Thursday). This compares with 97 deaths the previous day.

First up let’s have a look at the massive jump in reported new cases of coronavirus.

Nearly 15,000 new cases have been reported in a 24-hour period, taking the total number of cases to just under 60,000.

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