The death toll from the virus in mainland China jumped by 73 to 563, with more than 28,000 confirmed infections inside the workshop of the world and its second-largest economy. In China, cities have been shut off, flights cancelled and factories closed, shutting supply lines crucial to the world economy. China's National Health Commission said the HIV drug lopinavir/ritonavir could be used for coronavirus patients, without specifying how. “Before, scientists said the virus could spread through human contact even if the carriers did not show any symptoms of infection. ‘No Chinese national in Bangladesh, no Bangladeshi in China infected’Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has urged everyone not to panic over the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 06, 2020 18:11 UTC