China warns of ‘mass outbreak’ over deadly virus

The number of children confirmed to have died from a highly contagious virus in China rose to 28 today as authorities warned a “mass outbreak” across the country was looming.

Hand, foot and mouth disease claimed the lives of a two-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy yesterday, lifting the total number of fatalities to 28, the official Xinhua news agency reported. for more click here