Cao Guangjing, vice governor of central China's Hubei Province, said on Saturday that important medical supplies have been in short supply during the coronavirus pneumonia outbreak. Medical protective clothing and N95 masks are frequently lacking.

"During this period, some progress has been made in material support, but the problem hasn't been completely eliminated. The total amount of medical materials we have reached more than 10 million pieces," said Cao.

"Now, the country will give priority to all kinds of important medical supplies to ensure its use in the province and the epicenter Wuhan. At the same time, we are actively organizing provincial production for its self-use," he added.