First death from Wuhan pneumonia outbreak reported as scientists release DNA sequence of virus
Health authorities in the Chinese city of Wuhan on Saturday reported the first death from a mysterious spate of pneumonia cases that they have identified as likely caused by a previously unknown virus.
Separately, scientists released the genetic sequence of the virus — a step hailed by experts and global health leaders as vital for learning more about the virus and for distinguishing cases of pneumonia it is causing as opposed to other viruses.
