Updated 6:19 a.m. ET, February 17, 2020
- More cases: The novel coronavirus has infected more than 71,000 people globally, mostly in mainland China. The death toll is 1,775, including five people outside mainland China.
- Cruise evacuation: A further 99 cases have been confirmed aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan, which has been quarantined for weeks. The US government has evacuated more than 300 Americans from the stricken ship, and Canada, Italy and Hong Kong are also sending evacuation flights for their citizens.
- First death in Europe: A Chinese tourist who tested positive for the virus died in France, health officials confirmed on Saturday.