Six Chinese health workers have died since the Coronavirus outbreak, Image via Xinhua/Cheng Min
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Six Chinese health workers have died since the Coronavirus outbreak

According to the recent figures given by the Chinese officials, six health workers have died and 1,716 have been infected since the outbreak of the virus. Death of Dr. Li Wenliang sparked public anger and grief. The World Health Organization confirmed 1,381 deaths and 64,000 infected people from the virus. WHO said there was no major shift in the virus pattern and no significant rise outside China.

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