World Alert: A coronavirus death in Hong Kong marks the second fatality outside mainland China as the outbreak continues to spread

Hong Kong became the second place outside mainland China to report a death from the novel coronavirus that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 20,000 in China, according to the Associated Press. The city's leader, Carrie Lam, has resisted calls to close the border with the mainland, prompting public anger and a strike by medical workers.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Feb 3, 10:11 PM     A coronavirus death in Hong Kong marks the second fatality outside mainland China as the outbreak continues to spread Hong Kong became the second place outside mainland China to report a death from the novel coronavirus that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 20,000 in China, according to the Associated Press. The city's leader, Carrie Lam, has resisted calls to close the border with the mainland, prompting public anger and a strike by medical workers. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071