Coronavirus Spread in China Slows Sharply But Doubt Remains
- Tuesday’s number of new cases was lowest in almost 6 weeks
- Chinese data has been repeatedly revised, breeding mistrust
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While infections in the rest of the world accelerate, the coronavirus epidemic is showing signs of easing at its center -- China -- with new cases slowing dramatically and recoveries gathering pace. Still, doubt remains over whether the government’s statistics show the full picture.