Virus deaths in China rise to 361

The number of deaths in China rose to 361 as of Sunday, up 57 from the previous day, the National Health Commission said.

The number of new confirmed infections in China rose by 2,829, bringing the total to 17,205.

Markets plunged at the open in their first session since Jan. 23.

Since then, the flu-like virus has been declared a global emergency and spread to more than two dozen other countries and regions, with the first death outside of China reported on Sunday, that of a 44-year-old Chinese man who died in the Philippines after traveling from Wuhan.

The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern but said global trade and travel restrictions are not needed.