China sees largest single-day increase in coronavirus deaths with 73

Published February 6, 2020 1:38am ET



The death toll from the ongoing coronavirus outbreak increased by 73 on Wednesday, its largest single-day jump.

The death toll increased to 563 after Wednesday’s additions, and the Chinese Health Commission said another 3,694 people were confirmed to be infected by the illness. The total number of those affected now sits at more than 28,000.

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