The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in mainland China has passed 1,000 people, health authorities announced early on Tuesday morning.

Axar.az reports that the daily number of deaths from the virus has also topped 100 for the first time as the contagion continues to spread.

Though more offices and stores in China have reopened after the extended Lunar New Year break, many people appear to be staying at home.

Public health authorities are watching closely to see whether workers' returning to cities and business resuming worsens the spread of the virus.

Another 108 deaths were reported over the previous 24 hours, the National Health Commission said in a daily update.