China has said that it is now at the 'most critical stage' of prevention and control.
He also added that there were 2,197 people who were known to have come into contact with infected patients.
Mr Li added that the festival would"increase the risk of the disease spreading and the difficulty of prevention and control". A ban on the trade of live poultry and wild animals has also been implemented in the city. State media reports said police were conducting spot checks to make sure this is enforced.
Wuhan's mayor has also called for visitors to stay away from the city if there is no urgent reason to visit.
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