World Alert: China says number of coronavirus deaths in Wuhan is 50 percent higher than previously reported

Authorities cited several factors for the discrepancy, including people dying at home who went uncounted earlier. The city's death toll now stands at 3,869, up from 2,579, a number that many analysts and ordinary citizens had said appeared far too low.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Apr 17, 12:51 AM     China says number of coronavirus deaths in Wuhan is 50 percent higher than previously reported Authorities cited several factors for the discrepancy, including people dying at home who went uncounted earlier. The city's death toll now stands at 3,869, up from 2,579, a number that many analysts and ordinary citizens had said appeared far too low. 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