Coronavirus: Percentage of severe cases falls in China

The percentage of COVID-19 patients in severe condition in China has fallen, said National Health Commission Spokesperson Mi Feng during a press conference on Tuesday.

On February 24, the percentage of severe COVID-19 cases in Wuhan among all existing cases was  22.0 percent, down from a peak of 31.6 percent on February 11, according to Mi.

Outside of Wuhan, the percentage of severe cases has been steady. The percentage for cities in Hubei, excluding Wuhan, was 11.8 percent, and 10.5 percent for other provinces in China.

By taking multiple treatment measures, including clinical practice with the support of a number of disciplines, China has prevented mild COVID-19 cases from turning into severe cases, said Mi.