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...A recent speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping that has been published by state media indicates for the first time that he was leading the response to a new virus outbreak from early on in the crisis.
...In the speech, Xi said he gave instructions on fighting the virus on Jan. 7 and ordered the shutdown that began on Jan. 23 of cities at the epicentre of the outbreak.
...China's National Health Commission on Sunday reported a drop in new virus cases for the third straight day.
...The virus has spread to more than two dozen countries and prompted many to place entry restrictions on people from China and recent visitors to the country.
...Cambodia said earlier that all 1,455 passengers on the Holland America-operated ship had tested negative for the virus.
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