Oil rises from 13-month low as new virus cases slow

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil rose to $54 a barrel on Tuesday, recovering from a 13-month low as the number of new coronavirus cases slowed in China, easing some concerns about a lasting hit to oil demand.The death toll climbed above 1,000 on Tuesday, while the number of new confirmed cases fell. The epidemic may peak in February and then plateau before easing, the Chinese government's top medical adviser on the outbreak said.Brent crude rose 82 cents to $54.09 a barrel by 1008 GMT. It fell to $53.11..