Source (Zero Hedge)
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/yaravirus-scientist-discover-puzzling-virus-unknown-origins-without-recognizable-genes
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/yaravirus-scientist-discover-puzzling-virus-unknown-origins-without-recognizable-genes
Summary:
- Total global virus death toll hits 1018, with the number of global confirmed cases rising to 43,099, of which 42,638 in China and 461 offshore.
- The number of severe cases jumped from 6,484 to 7,333, while the number of discharged patients rose by 716 from 3,281 to 3,996.
- The epicenter, China's Hubei province, announced 103 new deaths - the biggest jump yet - to 1,011 deaths
- China has first the two highest-ranked health officials in Hubei Province
- Westerdam cruise ship to dock in Thailand after being turned away from 3 countries
- WHO designates 10 Chinese provinces 'hot spots'
- UK confirms 4 more cases tied to possible 'super spreader'
- Extended LNY holiday ends but millions still too afraid to return to office
- WeWork Chairman says 100 buildings temporarily closed in China
- Canadian finance minister warns nCoV "will hit Canadian economy..."
- WHO says outbreak in Europe could be "spark that becomes a bigger fire"
- Hong Kong reports 6 new cases, bringing total to 42, evacuates building where two nCoV patients lived
- NRF forecasts drop in retail sales in February
- British Airways extends China flight cancellations
- President Xi addresses party officials at outbreak control center
Update (2010ET): With the numbers now "well under control," it appears Beijing no longer needs local officials to "manage" the data/health-crisis, and has decided to fire the two highest-ranking health officials in the Hubei Province and transition control to someone higher up the chain and closer to CCP committee.(READ MORE)