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Coronavirus has been spreading rapidly across the world, affecting more than 177 countries and claiming more than 28,000 lives. Coronavirus has been spreading rapidly across the world, affecting more than 177 countries and claiming more than 30,200 lives.
There are more than 640,000 confirmed cases worldwide, with the US recording more than any other country, including China. Europe has also seen a surge in cases. There are more than 649,000 confirmed cases worldwide, with the US recording more than any other country, including China. Europe has also seen a surge in cases.
This series of maps and charts will help you understand what is going on.This series of maps and charts will help you understand what is going on.
The global pandemic continues to growThe global pandemic continues to grow
The virus is spreading rapidly in many countries, with more than 560,000 confirmed cases outside China, where it originated.The virus is spreading rapidly in many countries, with more than 560,000 confirmed cases outside China, where it originated.
The US overtook China in terms of confirmed cases on Thursday, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University.The US overtook China in terms of confirmed cases on Thursday, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University.
The true figure for the number of people with coronavirus is thought to be much higher as many of those with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted.The true figure for the number of people with coronavirus is thought to be much higher as many of those with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted.
The virus emerged in China in December 2019 and around 3,300 people there have died from the infection - but both Italy and Spain now have higher death tolls.The virus emerged in China in December 2019 and around 3,300 people there have died from the infection - but both Italy and Spain now have higher death tolls.
The coronavirus outbreak was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March. This is when an infectious disease is passing easily from person to person in many parts of the world at the same time.The coronavirus outbreak was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March. This is when an infectious disease is passing easily from person to person in many parts of the world at the same time.
The WHO said it took more than three months to reach the first 100,000 confirmed cases worldwide, but only 12 days to reach 200,000, four days to reach 300,000 and three days to reach 400,000.The WHO said it took more than three months to reach the first 100,000 confirmed cases worldwide, but only 12 days to reach 200,000, four days to reach 300,000 and three days to reach 400,000.
China says it has now all but stopped the spread of the disease and the authorities have started to allow some access to Wuhan, the city in Hubei province where the outbreak began. After more than two months of isolation, people were allowed to enter the city by train - but not leave.China says it has now all but stopped the spread of the disease and the authorities have started to allow some access to Wuhan, the city in Hubei province where the outbreak began. After more than two months of isolation, people were allowed to enter the city by train - but not leave.
South Korea has also seen its number of cases fall in the last couple of weeks and is hoping to reopen schools next month.South Korea has also seen its number of cases fall in the last couple of weeks and is hoping to reopen schools next month.
Other countries, like Italy, Spain and the US, are still ramping up measures as they continue to try to slow down the spread of the virus.Other countries, like Italy, Spain and the US, are still ramping up measures as they continue to try to slow down the spread of the virus.
Governments across the world have halted flights, locked down towns and cities and urged people to stay at home.Governments across the world have halted flights, locked down towns and cities and urged people to stay at home.
India and Saudi Arabia have begun strict lockdowns, while similar restrictions on the movement of people have been put into place across Europe.India and Saudi Arabia have begun strict lockdowns, while similar restrictions on the movement of people have been put into place across Europe.
Europe struggling to slow the spreadEurope struggling to slow the spread
European countries have seen steep rises in infections and deaths, and the region has become the new epicentre of the crisis.European countries have seen steep rises in infections and deaths, and the region has become the new epicentre of the crisis.
Three countries in Europe already have more than 50,000 cases - Italy, Spain and Germany. While France, the UK and Switzerland all have more than 10,000.Three countries in Europe already have more than 50,000 cases - Italy, Spain and Germany. While France, the UK and Switzerland all have more than 10,000.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has described his country as being "at war" with the death toll there now at nearly 6,000.Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has described his country as being "at war" with the death toll there now at nearly 6,000.
Like the US, Italy has also passed China's tally of confirmed cases and its daily death tolls are bleak. On Saturday, Italy registered another 889 deaths in 24 hours, bringing its total to around 10,023 deaths and 92,472 cases. Some 70,065 are currently infected and 12,384 have recovered.Like the US, Italy has also passed China's tally of confirmed cases and its daily death tolls are bleak. On Saturday, Italy registered another 889 deaths in 24 hours, bringing its total to around 10,023 deaths and 92,472 cases. Some 70,065 are currently infected and 12,384 have recovered.
The majority of the deaths have occurred in the northern Lombardy region, which contains the city of Milan. Hospitals there are reportedly at breaking point and retired doctors and nurses have been asked to return to work.The majority of the deaths have occurred in the northern Lombardy region, which contains the city of Milan. Hospitals there are reportedly at breaking point and retired doctors and nurses have been asked to return to work.
The country has been locked down since 12 March, with nearly all shops, bars, hairdressers, restaurants and cafes closed.The country has been locked down since 12 March, with nearly all shops, bars, hairdressers, restaurants and cafes closed.
In Germany, there have been more than 56,000 cases so far and more than 400 deaths. Chancellor Angela Merkel has herself been forced to self-isolate after coming into contact with a doctor who was infected.In Germany, there have been more than 56,000 cases so far and more than 400 deaths. Chancellor Angela Merkel has herself been forced to self-isolate after coming into contact with a doctor who was infected.
In the UK, confirmed cases stand at more than 17,000 and at least 1,019 people have died. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has himself tested positive for the virus, announced a clampdown on 23 March, urging people to stay at home to avoid unnecessary transmission of the disease.In the UK, confirmed cases stand at more than 17,000 and at least 1,019 people have died. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has himself tested positive for the virus, announced a clampdown on 23 March, urging people to stay at home to avoid unnecessary transmission of the disease.
Cases rising quickly in the USCases rising quickly in the US
The WHO has said that the US could become the next epicentre of the pandemic, given the "very large acceleration in cases".The WHO has said that the US could become the next epicentre of the pandemic, given the "very large acceleration in cases".
New York is at the centre of the outbreak, with nearly half of the country's more than 112,100 cases. US President Donald Trump has said he is considering imposing a quarantine on New York in a bid to slow the spread of the virus. But the state's governor Andrew Cuomo said he had not discussed such measures with the president.New York is at the centre of the outbreak, with nearly half of the country's more than 112,100 cases. US President Donald Trump has said he is considering imposing a quarantine on New York in a bid to slow the spread of the virus. But the state's governor Andrew Cuomo said he had not discussed such measures with the president.
There are also growing fears that Louisiana could become the country's next hotspot, with the governor warning that the state's biggest city, New Orleans, could be out of ventilators by 2 April and potentially out of beds by 7 April.There are also growing fears that Louisiana could become the country's next hotspot, with the governor warning that the state's biggest city, New Orleans, could be out of ventilators by 2 April and potentially out of beds by 7 April.
The US has ramped up testing for the virus in the last week, which may account for the some of the sharp rise in cases. It has now tested more than half a million people for Covid-19 - a rise of almost 400,000 since last Friday.The US has ramped up testing for the virus in the last week, which may account for the some of the sharp rise in cases. It has now tested more than half a million people for Covid-19 - a rise of almost 400,000 since last Friday.
While there is no nationwide lockdown in place, several states have introduced measures to try to cope with the growing number of cases, closing restaurants, bars, cinemas, hotels and gyms.While there is no nationwide lockdown in place, several states have introduced measures to try to cope with the growing number of cases, closing restaurants, bars, cinemas, hotels and gyms.
New data shows the economic impact it is having on the country, with the number of people without jobs surging to a record high of nearly 3.3 million. The previous record was set in 1982, when unemployment claims hit 695,000.New data shows the economic impact it is having on the country, with the number of people without jobs surging to a record high of nearly 3.3 million. The previous record was set in 1982, when unemployment claims hit 695,000.
President Trump has ordered General Motors to make ventilators for coronavirus patients, invoking the Korean War-era Defense Production Act, which allows a president to force companies to make products for national defence.President Trump has ordered General Motors to make ventilators for coronavirus patients, invoking the Korean War-era Defense Production Act, which allows a president to force companies to make products for national defence.
Mr Trump said action was needed to save American lives.Mr Trump said action was needed to save American lives.
Millions living under restrictions on their movementMillions living under restrictions on their movement
India is one of the latest countries to enforce a lockdown, meaning its 1.3 billion residents are now forbidden from leaving their homes for a few weeks at least.India is one of the latest countries to enforce a lockdown, meaning its 1.3 billion residents are now forbidden from leaving their homes for a few weeks at least.
That means more than a quarter of the 7.8 billion people in the world are now living under some form of restrictions on their movement and social contact due to the coronavirus.That means more than a quarter of the 7.8 billion people in the world are now living under some form of restrictions on their movement and social contact due to the coronavirus.
People in major cities like London, Barcelona and New York are now moving around far less than they were a few weeks ago, according to data from the travel app Citymapper.People in major cities like London, Barcelona and New York are now moving around far less than they were a few weeks ago, according to data from the travel app Citymapper.
The data also shows that while Milan in northern Italy has been locked down for several weeks now, many other cities have only been restricting movement in recent days.The data also shows that while Milan in northern Italy has been locked down for several weeks now, many other cities have only been restricting movement in recent days.
While movement is also down in the South Korean capital Seoul, the city hasn't ground to a halt like European capitals despite facing huge numbers of coronavirus cases - a sign of the country's decision to focus on widespread testing and contact tracing rather than social distancing.While movement is also down in the South Korean capital Seoul, the city hasn't ground to a halt like European capitals despite facing huge numbers of coronavirus cases - a sign of the country's decision to focus on widespread testing and contact tracing rather than social distancing.