WHO for the first time recorded a decrease in the number of new cases of coronavirus infection in China

The number of new cases of coronavirus infection in China following the results of February 5, for the first time since the outbreak of the epidemic, decreased compared to the previous day. This was announced on February 6 by WHO Executive Director for Emergency Programs Mike Ryan.

At the same time, Ryan noted that it is too early to say that the epidemic has passed its peak. In Hubei province, where the city of Wuhan is located, the local increase in the number of cases continued.

• Since December, more than 28,000 people have been infected with coronavirus. More than 550 people died, according to February 6, about 1200 were cured. More than 90% of cases have been in mainland China.