Coronavirus: first death in Beijing as US issues new China travel warning – live updates

Death toll rises to 82 as mayor of Wuhan admits authorities were too slow in releasing information about virus. Follow the latest developments

Still in Australia, where the country’s schools are returning this week after the long summer break, health authorities in the state of New South Wales have confirmed there are four confirmed cases of the virus and 8 other cases are under investigation.

Here’s an update on the #coronavirus stats for NSW, Australia as at 10.30am Tuesday. Health Minister confirms 5 patients under investigation yesterday are now clear. A family of 4 taken to Westmead late yesterday is also clear. Today, 8 new cases now under investigation. pic.twitter.com/mBJqfSd7a1

Chris Weston, head of research at the online trading company Pepperstone in Melbourne, Australia, said there was “no doubt” the virus was going to have an impact on the world’s second biggest economy.

“The question is how dramatic the impact will be and what will be the ramifications on the global economy and demand in general,” he said a short time ago.

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