Here is the news as it hit - a surge in cases and deaths in hubeil province - the province at the centre of the outbreak

Since I posted there were loads of data points and comment sfrom central bankers so just highlighting what it is that is actually moving the forex and other markets.

Reminder:

  • 14,840 new cases (13,332 "clinical diagnosis")
  • 242 deaths on Feb 12
  • 3,441 patients discharged

And:

  • Hubei's top health official was removed