What we're covering here More cases: China has recorded 5,090 more cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the global total to 64,435. The death toll from the coronavirus is at least 1,383, including three people outside mainland China. About the spiking numbers: China's government said the spike in cases was due to a change in how cases are tabulated. The total will now include people who demonstrate all the symptoms of Covid-19 but have not been tested or are believed to have falsely tested negative. Medical workers at risk: China says over 1,700 medical workers have been infected by the virus, and six have died.