Oil prices rise from 13-month low as new virus cases slow
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up from 13-month lows on Tuesday as the number of new coronavirus cases slowed in China, easing some concern over the potential for lengthy oil demand destruction.The death toll surpassed 1,000 on Tuesday, though the number of new confirmed cases fell. The epidemic could peak in February and then plateau before easing, said the Chinese government's top medical adviser on the outbreak.Brent crude was up 85 cents, or 1.6%, at $54.12 a barrel by 2:12 p.m. EST..