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Coronavirus has been spreading rapidly across the world, affecting more than 177 countries and claiming more than 36,200 lives. Coronavirus has been spreading rapidly across the world, affecting more than 178 countries and claiming more than 37,000 lives.
There are more than 755,500 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 780,000 confirmed cases worldwide, with the US recording more than any other country, including China. Europe also has hundreds of thousands of cases with Italy and Spain worst affected.
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.The virus is spreading rapidly in many countries.
The US overtook China, where the virus originated, in terms of confirmed cases on Thursday, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. The US overtook China, where the virus originated, in terms of confirmed cases on 26 March, 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 much 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 much 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 and another five to reach 700,000.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 and another five to reach 700,000.
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. Worst-affected countries like Italy, Spain and the US, are still ramping up measures 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.
Italy has more than 101,700 cases and three other countries in Europe already have more than 40,000 cases - Spain, Germany and France.Italy has more than 101,700 cases and three other countries in Europe already have more than 40,000 cases - Spain, Germany and France.
The UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium all have more than 10,000.The UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium all have more than 10,000.
The Spanish government, which declared a state of emergency two weeks ago, further tightened its lockdown telling non-essential workers to stay at home for two weeks. There have been more than 7,340 deaths as a result of the virus in Spain. The Spanish government, which declared a state of emergency two weeks ago, further tightened its lockdown telling non-essential workers to stay at home for two weeks. There have been more than 7,700 deaths as a result of the virus in Spain.
Since Italy passed China's tally of confirmed cases, its daily death tolls have been bleak. On Monday, Italy registered another 812 deaths in 24 hours, bringing its total to more than 11,590.Since Italy passed China's tally of confirmed cases, its daily death tolls have been bleak. On Monday, Italy registered another 812 deaths in 24 hours, bringing its total to more than 11,590.
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 almost 64,000 cases so far and more than 560 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 66,000 cases so far and more than 560 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 22,140 and at least 1,408 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, there have been 22,141 confirmed cases as of 30 March and at least 1,408 people have died. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has tested positive for the virus, announced a clampdown on 23 March, urging people to stay at home to avoid unnecessary transmission of the disease.
President Putin of Russia, which has seen 1,800 cases, called for a "non-working week", to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.President Putin of Russia, which has seen 1,800 cases, called for a "non-working week", to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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, many more cases than any other state. US President Donald Trump has said federal coronavirus guidelines, such as social distancing, will be extended across the US until at least 30 April. He had previously said they could be relaxed in mid-April.New York is at the centre of the outbreak, many more cases than any other state. US President Donald Trump has said federal coronavirus guidelines, such as social distancing, will be extended across the US until at least 30 April. He had previously said they could be relaxed in mid-April.
There are growing fears that Louisiana could become another 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 growing fears that Louisiana could become another hotspot, with the governor warning that the state's biggest city, New Orleans, could run out of ventilators by 2 April and potentially out of beds by 7 April.
Coronavirus: A visual guide to the pandemic
Nationwide measures mean people must continue to avoid non-essential travel, going to work, and eating at restaurants or bars. Gatherings are limited to groups of under 10 people.Nationwide measures mean people must continue to avoid non-essential travel, going to work, and eating at restaurants or bars. Gatherings are limited to groups of under 10 people.
But stricter restrictions apply to millions in some of the worst-hit states.But stricter restrictions apply to millions in some of the worst-hit states.
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. 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 as of 28 March. 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 movement Millions are 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.