Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Li Jie says the over 4000 students studying in China are safe from coronavirus and are being taken care off by their respective universities.

Speaking at a press briefing held at the Chinese embassy, Ambassador Li Jie has assured the people that researchers in China are working round the clock to find treatment for this particular epidemic.

About 17,300 cases of coronavirus have been recorded in China, with 362 deaths experienced and over 20 other countries have been affected.