China’s Hubei province reports 4,823 new cases on 2nd day using the new method. Wuhan is the epicentre of the epidemic, capital of Hubei province.
- Reports 116 new deaths.
- Total confirmed cases rise to 51,986.
- Number of people in serious and critical condition 9,638, from 7,084 yesterday
- Around the globe, total 65,236 cases, 1,487 deaths.
This has given a slight lift to AUD/JPY, one of the barometers of risk apatite surrounding the situation. This may lead to a more positive close for the week in Asia. More to come…