China Changes Number Of Cases And Deaths In Wuhan

Wuhan the epicentre of the Coronavirus outbreak  revised its death toll up from1,290 to 3,869- an increase of 50% from its previous count. The death toll has now increased to 4,632 and the cases now stand at 86,629 confirmed cases. 

Chinese authorities stated that the revision was due to some hospitals being overwhelmed due to the magnanimity of the outbreak leading to incorrect reporting, delay in reports or omission of reports. They further stated that the revision was being done in accordance with the law.