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Number of confirmed UK coronavirus cases rises to 319, health ministry says

Monday, 09 Mar 2020 10:38 PM MYT

LONDON, March 9 — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United Kingdom has risen to 319 from 273, the health ministry said today.

So far in Britain, three people who contracted the virus have died, the health ministry said. — Reuters

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