Earlier this morning, China's National Health Commission announced 25 more deaths from the Wuhan virus in the Hubei province, bringing the death toll up to 132.

And out of the 125 of the deaths in the province of Hubei, 104 were in Wuhan.

According to Chinese state media, there are now 5,974 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in China.

As of January 28, there are now 9,239 suspected cases in China, with 1,239 patients in critical condition.

Overseas measures

In a bid to stem the spread of the virus, various countries have adopted different travel measures.

Singapore will impose a travel ban on travellers from the Hubei province at 12pm today, Jan. 29.

From Jan. 29, 12pm, all new visitors with Hubei travel history within the last 14 days and holders of PRC passports issued in Hubei will be denied entry into Singapore.

They will also be unable to transit through Singapore.

Travellers who are arriving in Singapore after the ban is in effect will have to make their own arrangements with the airlines.

However, those who have symptoms will be sent to local hospitals.

With immediate effect, the following will be suspended for holders of PRC passports issued in Hubei:

- Issuance of all forms of new visas

- Previously-issued short-term visas and multiple-visit visas

- Visa-free transit facilities

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