China’s mysterious virus records over 130 new cases

China has reported 139 new cases of a mysterious virus in two days, with the outbreak spreading from Wuhan to other major Chinese cities.

The capital, Beijing, reported two cases, while the southern tech hub of Shenzhen reported one suspected case.

The total number of confirmed cases now exceeds 200, and three have died from the respiratory illness.

Health officials have identified the infection as being a strain of coronavirus.

They say it has led to an outbreak of viral pneumonia, but much about it remains unknown.

South Korea reported its first confirmed case of the virus on Monday, following Thailand and Japan.