Fatal outcome of coronavirus epidemic rises: China reports 205 more victims in two days

(Patria) – China on Monday reported 108 more cases of residents of the city of Wuhan who lost their battle with the coronavirus.

Just a day earlier, 97 victims were reported in the provinces of Heilongjiang, Anhui and Henan, and the cities of Tianjin and Beijing.

So far, a total of 1,016 people have lost their lives in China due to the deadly virus.

The National Health Commission reported 2,478 new cases in mainland China, bringing the total to 42,638.

Authorities will seek to address the shortage of medical personnel by sending about 20,000 medical workers to Wuhan, and will also replenish supplies of protective masks and clothing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday made his first public appearance since the outbreak began, inspecting health workers in Beijing, Reuters reports.