China today reported nearly 3,700 new novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases today, a slight decrease from the daily number it reported yesterday, but it’s too soon to say if activity is leveling off, World Health Organization (WHO) officials said today.

In other developments, the WHO said it has made good strides in getting testing materials out to labs, especially in Africa. Also, more countries outside of China reported new cases, including one in the United Kingdom apparently linked to Singapore travel and 10 on a quarantined Japanese cruise ship.

WHO helps African labs ramp up testing, seeks clarity on unanswered questions

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