Coronavirus: China reports 17 new cases of Sars-like mystery virus
(The Guardian China)

Three of the new cases are severe, with experts worried about the disease´s spread ahead of lunar new yearChina reported 17 new cases of the mysterious Sars-like virus on Sunday, including three in a severe condition, heightening fears ahead of China´s lunar new year holiday, when hundreds of millions of people move around the country.The new coronavirus strain has caused alarm because of its connection to severe acute respiratory syndrome, which killed nearly 650 people across mainland China and Hong Kong in 2002-03. Related: China`s Sars-like illness worries health experts Related: Coronavirus: Australia`s top health official says there is `no current need` to enhance airport screening Continue reading...