(Yicai Global) Feb. 9 -- Shanghai has confirmed another six new cases of the novel coronavirus as of yesterday, bringing the total to 292, the Shanghai Health Commission announced this morning.

Among the total, one has died, 20 remain in a critical state, 41 are fully recovered and have been discharged from hospital, and 230 are in stable condition.

The patients are aged between seven months and 88 years of age and include 155 men and 137 women.

Some 141 have lived in or visited Hubei province, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, 125 have had close contact with other patients, and 24 have lived in or visited other provinces or regions. Two patients are under epidemiological Investigation to trace the origins, the health commission said.

As of yesterday, 965 suspected cases have been cleared and 205 suspected cases are still undergoing further tests.