Rising Numbers
As of now, the total number of confirmed cases in China has jumped up to 4,515. This is after the number was 2,744 on January 26, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control. Globally, over 4,520 cases have been reported.
Symptoms
Symptoms have included fever, fatigue, a dry cough, shortness of breath, and even respiratory distress in some patients. Chest x-rays have shown signs in both lungs as well. In more severe cases, this virus can lead to pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death.