Virus Cases Top 20,000; Hong Kong Confirms Death

The report from Hong Kong by Steven Engel highlights a 17% increase in deaths, now totaling 425, with over 20,000 cases reported. The first death in Hong Kong is noted, following a death in the Philippines. Carrie Lam, the Chief Executive, has partially met demands by closing 10 of 13 border checkpoints with China to contain the outbreak.

What was the significance of the death reported from the Philippines?

What is the main struggle that China is facing in Hubei province?