China admits flaws in virus response as death toll hits over 400
China’s top leadership has admitted shortcomings and deficiencies in the country’s response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
The rare admission came from the politburo standing committee, which called for an improvement in china’s emergency management system.
It also ordered a severe crackdown on illegal wildlife markets – where the virus is thought to have emerged.
The death toll has risen to 425, with more than 20,000 confirmed cases.