New coronavirus spreads despite Beijing’s efforts at containment

The transcript discusses the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths, with a 15% rise in cases reported by CNN. Despite quarantine measures in China, the virus continues to spread. BBC compares COVID-19's infection rate to SARS and MERS, noting a lower mortality rate. Al Jazeera highlights China's swift construction of hospitals in Wuhan to manage the outbreak. CNN outlines common symptoms and severe complications of the virus, including fever, pneumonia, and sepsis.

How many fatalities were reported due to the new coronavirus?

What did the BBC report about the mortality rates of the Wuhan pneumonia compared to SARS and Demerses?