WUHAN — China has achieved some positive results in the fight against the novel coronavirus in Wuhan and Hubei province at large, although there are still some challenges, officials said on Feb 20.

Daily new confirmed and suspected cases have both dropped in Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, Ding Xiangyang, deputy secretary-general of the State Council, or the cabinet, said at a press conference on Feb 20 in Wuhan.

"Our medical capabilities have also improved, and the number of discharged patients is rising steadily," Ding said.

Meanwhile, other cities in Hubei have also seen the number of confirmed and suspected infections decrease, boosting confidence for the prevention and control efforts, he said.

However, it is also necessary to understand that despite the positive results, challenges remain, including the large number of infections in Wuhan.