Hong Kong's health and food secretary says seven more people are being treated for a possible viral pneumonia.
Last Updated Sunday, January 5, 2020 8:49AM EST
As of Sunday, 59 people were diagnosed with the condition and have been isolated while they receive treatment, according to the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission. Seven were in critical condition, while the rest were stable. Several patients were working at the South China Seafood City food market in sprawling Wuhan's suburbs. The commission said the market would be suspended and investigated.
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