American Airlines have announced that they have extended its suspension of flights to mainland China and Hong Kong until April amid the novel coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 40,000 people worldwide. Watch report:

WION Dispatch: Global airlines suspend flights to China

The death toll from coronavirus in China has risen to 1367 with 254 new cases. Chinese city Hubei has recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day. China has sacked the top political leaders of virus-stricken Hubei province and it's capital Wuhan, the highest-profile figures to be removed so far in a crisis.

Hubei's top political leader sacked after spike in coronavirus deaths

India's Health Ministry is briefing a press conference on coronavirus outbreak. Watch the video for more updates.

India Health Minister Harsh Vardhan briefs on coronavirus