China dismisses top official over incompetence

China has removed several senior officials over their handling of the coronavirus outbreak

This comes as the death toll passed 1,000.

The party secretary for the Hubei Health Commission, and the head of the commission, were among those who lost their jobs.

They are the most senior officials to be demoted so far.

The deputy director of the Local Red Cross was also removed for dereliction of duty over handling of donations.

The deputy director of China’s National Health Commission, Wang Hesheng said the two Hubei party officials will be replaced by a national figure.