China says death toll from coronavirus rises to 106, confirmed cases hits 4,515

China says death toll from coronavirus rises to 106, confirmed cases hits 4,515

China said on Tuesday that 106 people had died from a new coronavirus that is spreading across the country.

The number of total confirmed cases in China rose to 4,515 as of Jan. 27, the National Health Commission said in a statement, up from 2,835 reported a day earlier.

The United States warned against travel to China on Monday and Canada issued a more narrow travel warning.