China’s Xi promises solution as outbreak reaches four continents

Tourists, wearing protective facemasks to help stop the spread of a virus outbreak which originated in the central city of Wuhan, taking a selfie during sunset at Jingshawn park overlooking the Forbidden City (back) in Beijing on Sunday (Jan 26). President Xi Jinping has promised that China can "win the battle" against the virus epidemic that has infected thousands of people across the country. - AFP

BEIJING: The fast-spreading novel coronavirus reached Canada and Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered a faster response at home as the death toll in his country rose to at least 56.

Authorities locked down more cities in China to contain the outbreak that’s hit four continents and military doctors were ordered to help out.