Coronavirus transmission takes off outside China

New reported cases from the rest of the world are outstripping new cases in China
Jocelyn Wright
Coronavirus

The number of newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19 outside China is now outstripping new cases within China, according to surveillance data.

The figures show that in a 24-hour period, the number of cases has grown by 412 in China, but a total of 459 in other countries.