Russia carried out its largest air strike on Ukraine's energy system since its invasion in February 2022, damaging power units at a dam and causing blackouts for more than a million people
The death toll from the outbreak has climbed to 41 and more than 1,300 people have been infected globally, but most of the cases are found in Wuhan, provincial capital of Hubei.
The official also appealed for more medical supplies, such as masks and protective suits, from both domestic and overseas providers.
As of Jan. 24, Hubei has received public donations of more than 1.2 million masks and 30 million yuan, the official said.