Breaking News: Chinese reports had suggested the coronavirus outbreak might be slowing, but then new numbers showed the largest one-day increase recorded so far.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Chinese reports had suggested the coronavirus outbreak might be slowing, but then new numbers showed the largest one-day increase recorded so far. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 8:54 PM EST The sharp rise in reported cases illustrates how hard it still is to grasp the extent and severity of the coronavirus outbreak in China, particularly inside the epicenter, where thousands of sick people remain untested for the illness. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018