Death toll in China from coronavirus reaches 3,122

BEIJING 

The death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak in China rose to 3,122 Monday, according to the National Health Commission.

Authorities said 22 people died in the last 24 hours while 40 new cases were found, pushing up the total number of confirmed cases to 80,735.

At least 20,146 people are currently under medical care, and the number of discharged patients stands at 58,600.

It was earlier announced that 16 makeshift hospitals established in Hubei province – the outbreak's epicenter – would be gradually closed due to insufficient capacity.

Outside mainland China, the number of cases rose to 114