Coronavirus spreads to Beijing as China confirms 139 new cases over the weekend

China has reported 139 new cases of pneumonia caused by a new strain of coronavirus, including a third death, as the outbreak spreads beyond the city of Wuhan, where the virus was first identified

Hong Kong China has reported 139 new cases of pneumonia caused by a new strain of coronavirus, including a third death, as the outbreak spreads beyond the city where the virus was first identified.

Health authorities in Beijing confirmed two cases of the new coronavirus on Monday, while Guangdong authorities reported one case in Shenzhen -- the first confirmation from authorities that the mysterious virus has spread domestically beyond the central city of Wuhan. All three patients are believed to have visited Wuhan, according to authorities.The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission announced on Monday that 136 new patients were diagnosed on Saturday and Sunday.

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