As of 24:00 on February 2, the National Health and Wellness Commission received reports of 17,205 confirmed cases, 2,296 severe cases, 361 cumulative deaths, 475 cumulative cured discharges, and 21,558 suspected cases in 30 provinces (regions and municipalities). As of today, the number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus pneumonia infection is still well below 100,000. Li Xingwang, a member of the National Medical Expert Group and chief expert of the Center for Infectious Disease Treatment and Research at Beijing Ditan Hospital, responded that the relevant data is currently being updated daily in real time and is being truthfully disclosed to the world and the nation.