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HK records first coronavirus death; Singapore raises alert with four local transmission cases

Published on 4 Feb 2020 8:47:57 PM

As the novel coronavirus epidemic moves into its second month, Hong Kong reported its first death on Tuesday, the second outside mainland China.

The deadly outbreak has killed 427 people, spread around the world and raised fears for global economic growth.

Singapore also recorded six additional cases, including four local transmissions.