Chinese Premier Li Keqiang asked the European Union to facilitate China's urgent procurement of medical supplies to fight coronavirus outbreak, The Straits Times reported.

Li Keqiang had a phone conversation with president of the European Parliament Ursula von der Leyen.

The death toll in coronavirus outbreak reached 259 on Saturday, while over 11 thousand people are infected around the worlds.

Many countries are imposing restrictions for the entry of Chinese citizens. Armenia has temporarily suspended the visa-free travel for Chinese citizens, from February 1 to March 31.

Confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in 18 countries outside mainland China.