Cure rate for coronavirus infection hits 52.1% in China
Updated 17:52, 01-Mar-2020
CGTN

Cure rate for coronavirus infection hits 52.1% in China 

The cure rate for patients in China diagnosed with novel coronavirus infection has hit 52.1 percent, said Mi Feng, an official with the National Health Commission (NHC), on Sunday.

The country will continue to face the risks from the resumption of work and the epidemic situation overseas, said Mi.

China to bring nationals back if epidemic situation worsens overseas

The Chinese government is paying great attention to the health and security of Chinese nationals in epidemic-hit countries such as South Korea, Japan, Italy and Iran, said Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Cui Aimin at the press conference. 

Chinese nationals should comply with the local country's prevention and control measures, said Cui. 

If the situation gets worse, the Chinese government will take necessary measures to bring them back, Cui told the reporters.

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