(KDRTV)-China has fired several senior officials over their approach to the handling of the coronavirus outbreak as the death toll hits 1000
Among those who lost their jobs include party secretary for Hubei Health Commission and the head of the commission
They are the most senior officials to be demoted so far
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Reportedly, the deputy director of local Red Cross was also fired for dereliction of his duty over handling of the donations
Reports indicate that on Monday, some 103 died in Hubei province alone and the national death toll now stands at 1,016
However, the authorities have indicated that the number of new infections nationally has stabilized
It is said that the Hubei province confirmed 2,097 new cases in the province on Monday, down from 2,618 on Sunday
Many countries have suspended their flights to China amid fears of the Coronavirus infections
May countries have also repatriated their people from China fear being infected by the deadly virus
