MojNews-The death toll in China from the novel coronavirus outbreak has climbed to ۴۱, local media reported on Saturday. 

“The pneumonia situation had resulted in ۴۱ deaths, including ۳۹ in central China&#۳۹;s Hubei Province, one in north China&#۳۹;s Hebei Province and one in northeast China&#۳۹;s Heilongjiang Province,” Xinhua news agency reported, citing China’s National Health Commission.

According to the commission, there were a total of ۱,۲۸۷ confirmed cases of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (۲۰۱۹-nCoV), including ۲۳۷ in critical conditions.

The symptoms of the mystery virus resemble those of pneumonia causing a massive outcry in China as the country prepares to hold New Year celebrations on Saturday.

“A total of ۱,۹۶۵ suspected cases had also been reported,” Xinhua said, adding a total of ۳۸ people had been discharged from hospitals.