46 Million Chinese Are Now Under Quarantine – More Than The Entire State Of California
by Tyler Durden
ZeroHedge.com
Fri, 01/24/2020
Summary
Here’s a glimpse of new virus-related developments that occurred overnight.
Total number of confirmed cases now 939+, 26 dead.
China restricts travel for 46+ million people across 16 cities as the death toll surges.
Two deaths have been reported outside Wuhan.
Some residents displaying symptoms are being turned away from hospitals.
Hospitals in Wuhan make urgent pleas for help and supplies.
Beijing orders PLA medics to assist in Wuhan treating patients
UK and US governments tell citizens to avoid outbreak zones.
Senator says CDC about to confirm 3rd US case
US senators receive briefing on the virus
Update (1320ET): CNBC’s Eunice Yoon has provided the latest horrifying update of the spread of the Coronavirus in China:
China quarantines 16 cities, total population 46 million
Wuhan: 11mln
Huanggang: 7.5mln
Xiangyang: 6.1mln
Yichang: 4.2mln
Jingmen: 3mln
Xianning: 2.8mln
Huangshi: 2.5mln
Suizhou: 2.2mln
Xiantao: 1.6mln
Ezhou: 1mln
Qianjiang: 962k
Enshi: 780k
Xiaogan: 780k
Zhijiang: 550k
Dangyang: 560k
Chibi: 530k
That is larger than the entire 39.5 million population of California.
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