Coronavirus claims first life in Beijing, as spread continues across the globe

China's capital Beijing has reported its first death caused by the new coronavirus, as more cases of infection are reported around the world despite unprecedented efforts to stop its spread.

Medical staff work at Wuhan Jinyintan hospital, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, 26 January 2020 EPA/STR CHINA OUT Source: EPA

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