Confirmed coronavirus cases rise to over 300 with 6 deaths in China

China on Tuesday confirmed more than 300 patients infected with the new coronavirus so far, up by about 90 from the previous day, sparking concern that the number may spike as many are set to make a trip during the Lunar New Year holidays.Health authorities have received over 310 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in cities and provinces in the country, including Beijing and Shanghai, with Wuhan Mayor Zhou Xianwang telling official TV that six patients have now been killed by the virus.Taiwan also confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus Tuesday evening in a 55-year-old Taiwanese…READ FULL ARTICLE