Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 106 in China

China announced on Tuesday that the death toll from the Coronavirus has risen to 106 till now.

China's Health Commission said in a statement that the total number of the infection cases in the country had risen to 4,515.

Meanwhile, the United States advised its citizens to avoid traveling to China due to the outbreak of the new Corona virus, which first appeared in Wuhan in central China.

On the other hand, the new corona virus in China has claimed the life of its first victims in the capital, Beijing, officials said Tuesday.

The corona virus cases were reported in a number of countries (such as Japan, France, the United States, and others), while the Arab countries confirmed that they were free of the virus.

China announced on Sunday a nationwide ban on wildlife sales in stores, restaurants and e-commerce sites.

Health authorities in Beijing urged people not to shake hands but to use a conventional cupped-hand gesture instead of saluting. The advice was sent in a Sunday morning text message that went out to city mobile phone users.

The outbreak has overshadowed the start of the Lunar New Year, usually a festive time of year, with the cancellation of public events and the closure of many tourist sites. Many on social media have been calling for an extension of the week-long holiday to help prevent further spread of the virus.

Worldwide airports have stepped up screening of Chinese passengers, although some health experts have questioned their effectiveness.