Beijing, Shanghai report first deaths from coronavirus

Health commissions in Beijing and Shanghai both reported on late Monday first deaths in their city from the novel coronavirus.

A 50-year-old male died of respiratory failure in Beijing on Monday.

He was diagnosed on January 22, and was in Wuhan City from January 8 to 15.

Meanwhile, Shanghai authorities have yet to release details of the deceased patient.

As of Monday night, Beijing had eight more confirmed cases of the disease, bringing the total number to 80.

Two patients have been discharged from hospitals after treatment, while 63 patients were in stable condition.

Shanghai had 66 confirmed as of Monday night, aged between seven and 88 years old.