Death toll now at 80 - has almost doubled every day over the last few days

Chinese health officials have confirmed human to human transmission

Currently estimated to have a 3% fatality rate but this is thought to be an over-estimation due to under-reporting of infections (flu, which kills 400 000 per year, has a 1% fatality rate)

Unclear how easily it is spread - but swelling numbers suggest it's spreading fast

China is giving it's 'people control' systems a good work out with 33 mil under lock down