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Virus death toll above 900 as workers told to stay home

Michael Smith
Michael SmithHealth editor
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Hong Kong | The death toll from China's coronavirus outbreak has risen to more than 900, as plans to restart the world's second-largest economy on Monday faltered.

Despite hopes of a return to work, hundreds of millions were forced to stay home due to strict government measures aimed at slowing the infection rate.

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Michael Smith is the Health Editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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