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China virus death toll jumps to 17, officials say avoid epicentre city

In Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, authorities cancelled large public events and called on visitors to stay away. [AFP]

The death toll from a new SARS-like virus that has infected hundreds in China rose to 17 on Wednesday, as authorities urged people to steer clear of the city at the centre of the outbreak.

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