His calculations are based on an estimate that 20 per cent of new Wuhan coronavirus infections are passed on by those not exhibiting symptoms. A spokesman said: 'We understand this development will cause concern and anxiety among our students, staff, and the wider community. Chinese students are of 'phenomenal importance' to UK higher education, second only to British students, one expert said. Nick Hillman, director of the Higher Education Policy Institute, said: 'Chinese students are phenomenally important, second only to British students in terms of importance.' The appeal came after the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak soared to 259 with the total number of cases at 11,946 worldwide.

Source: Daily Mail February 02, 2020 00:04 UTC