Coronavirus: What are 'clinically diagnosed cases,' and what's behind the surge in Hubei?

Hubei Province reported a total of 14,840 new confirmed cases on Wednesday, 13,332 of which were classified as clinically diagnosed, bringing the total number of infected cases to 48,206 in the province. 

This is the first time that the number of clinically diagnosed cases is listed and included in total confirmed cases – a classification that has resulted in the seemingly sudden surge of infected cases in the province.

The National Health Commission said that singling out this category in Hubei helps patients receive treatment as early as possible.

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