Shanghai reports city’s first death from China virus
SHANGHAI, China — China’s deadly viral contagion has killed one person in Shanghai, the city’s government said on Sunday, the first reported death in the country’s financial hub.
The victim was an 88-year-old man who was already suffering from pre-existing health problems, a Shanghai government statement said, adding that so far 40 total cases of infection have been confirmed in the city.
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