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- Global cases: At least 1,595,350.
- Global deaths: At least 95,455.
- Most cases reported: United States (461,437), Spain (153,222), Italy (143,626), France (118,781), Germany (118,181).
The data above was compiled by Johns Hopkins University as of 7:40 a.m. Beijing time.
All times below are in Beijing time.
7:55 am: China reports 42 new cases, 1 more death
China’s National Health Commission (NHC) said there were 42 new confirmed cases as of April 9, of which 38 were attributed to travelers coming from overseas. That brings the country’s total to 81,907 cases, the NHC said.
There was one new death, bringing China’s total fatalities to 3,336, according to the NHC.
Separately, there were 47 new asymptomatic cases, where people tested positive for the virus but did not show any symptoms. That brings its number of asymptomatic cases currently under medical observation to 1,097, the NHC said.
Travelers walk to the exit of the Hankou Railway…
