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• Global cases: More than 4.3 million
• Global deaths: More than 296,600
• Most cases reported: United States (over 1.38 million), Russia (over 242,200), United Kingdom (over 230,900), Spain (over 228,600), Italy (over 222,100)

The data above was compiled by Johns Hopkins University as of 8:30 a.m. Beijing time. 

All times below are in Beijing time.

A former director for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told CNBC that authorities should be prepared to retrace…