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Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak
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There are nearly 1.5 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in 184 countries and at least 88,000 people have died.There are nearly 1.5 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in 184 countries and at least 88,000 people have died.
More than half of all the confirmed cases have been in Europe, with Spain and Italy worst affected. However, the United States now has more than twice as many confirmed cases as any other single country.More than half of all the confirmed cases have been in Europe, with Spain and Italy worst affected. However, the United States now has more than twice as many confirmed cases as any other single country.
This series of maps and charts tracks the spread of the virus since it emerged in China in December last year.This series of maps and charts tracks the spread of the virus since it emerged in China in December last year.
How many deaths and recoveries have there been?How many deaths and recoveries have there been?
The virus is spreading rapidly in many countries and the death toll is still climbing - but the majority of people are recovering from the infection.The virus is spreading rapidly in many countries and the death toll is still climbing - but the majority of people are recovering from the infection.
The country with the highest number of cases is the US, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. With more than 430,000 confirmed cases, it has more than five times the official number recorded in China.The country with the highest number of cases is the US, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. With more than 430,000 confirmed cases, it has more than five times the official number recorded in China.
China's official death toll from the outbreak is just over 3,300 - but the US, Italy, Spain and France have each recorded more than 10,000 deaths.China's official death toll from the outbreak is just over 3,300 - but the US, Italy, Spain and France have each recorded more than 10,000 deaths.
On Thursday, China reported only two new deaths, having only recently had a day with no deaths at all - for the first time since it began publishing figures. Critics of the Chinese government, however, have questioned whether the country's official numbers could be trusted.On Thursday, China reported only two new deaths, having only recently had a day with no deaths at all - for the first time since it began publishing figures. Critics of the Chinese government, however, have questioned whether the country's official numbers could be trusted.
The 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 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 it took less than a week for the number to double from 500,000 to a million.The WHO said it took more than three months to reach the first 100,000 confirmed cases worldwide, but it took less than a week for the number to double from 500,000 to a million.
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.
China has now lifted many of the stringent measures it took to bring the disease under control. On Wednesday, authorities eased travel restrictions in Wuhan, the city where the outbreak began in late 2019.China has now lifted many of the stringent measures it took to bring the disease under control. On Wednesday, authorities eased travel restrictions in Wuhan, the city where the outbreak began in late 2019.
South Korea, where a major outbreak began in February, has also seen the number of new cases fall in recent weeks.South Korea, where a major outbreak began in February, has also seen the number of new cases fall in recent weeks.
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.
Europe still struggling - but signs of hope?Europe still struggling - but signs of hope?
European countries have seen steep rises in cases and deaths, but slowing infection rates are raising hopes that strict social distancing measures are curbing the spread of the virus.European countries have seen steep rises in cases and deaths, but slowing infection rates are raising hopes that strict social distancing measures are curbing the spread of the virus.
Italy has the highest toll of any single country in the world, with more than 17,600 deaths so far. Italy has the highest toll of any single country in the world, with more than 17,600 deaths so far, but recent data suggests the infection rate is slowing.
Spain has reported more than 14,000 deaths - the second highest of any country. There are now nearly 150,000 confirmed cases in Spain, but data shows the rate of new cases is falling.
The Spanish government is expected to extend the state of emergency until 26 April to help curb the spread of the virus. Spaniards have been in lockdown since 14 March.
In Italy, there are cautious hopes that the country has turned a corner, with data in recent days suggesting that the infection rate is slowing.
There have now been fewer than 600 deaths recorded in the country for three of the last four days.There have now been fewer than 600 deaths recorded in the country for three of the last four days.
The majority of deaths have occurred in the northern Lombardy region, which contains the city of Milan. Hospitals there were reportedly at breaking point and retired doctors and nurses were asked to return to work.The majority of deaths have occurred in the northern Lombardy region, which contains the city of Milan. Hospitals there were reportedly at breaking point and retired doctors and nurses were asked to return to work.
On Thursday, Spain's death toll rose to 15,230 - the second highest of any country. There are now nearly 152,000 confirmed cases in Spain, but data shows the rate of new cases is falling.
The Spanish government is expected to extend the state of emergency until 26 April to help curb the spread of the virus. Spaniards have been in lockdown since 14 March.
On Tuesday, France became the fourth country to pass 10,000 deaths with the virus, following Italy, Spain and the US.On Tuesday, France became the fourth country to pass 10,000 deaths with the virus, following Italy, Spain and the US.
In the UK, there have been more than 60,000 confirmed cases and more than 7,000 deaths. The country's first emergency field hospital, built in London's ExCel Centre, was opened last week. The NHS Nightingale hospital, as it has been called, has space for 4,000 intensive care beds. Others are planned across the UK.In the UK, there have been more than 60,000 confirmed cases and more than 7,000 deaths. The country's first emergency field hospital, built in London's ExCel Centre, was opened last week. The NHS Nightingale hospital, as it has been called, has space for 4,000 intensive care beds. Others are planned across the UK.
In Spain and the UK, deaths grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. That rate of increase has now slowed to doubling between every second and third day.In Spain and the UK, deaths grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. That rate of increase has now slowed to doubling between every second and third day.
Italy's death rate has also slowed, while that of the US is continuing in roughly a straight line, doubling about every three days at present.Italy's death rate has also slowed, while that of the US is continuing in roughly a straight line, doubling about every three days at present.
Cases rising quickly in the USCases rising quickly in the US
With more than 430,000 cases, the US has more confirmed infections than any other country. New York state itself, with more than 150,000 cases, has more than any other single country outside the US.With more than 430,000 cases, the US has more confirmed infections than any other country. New York state itself, with more than 150,000 cases, has more than any other single country outside the US.
But state governor Andrew Cuomo said the financial capital of New York City was witnessing a flattening curve of cases as social distancing measures seemed to be working.But state governor Andrew Cuomo said the financial capital of New York City was witnessing a flattening curve of cases as social distancing measures seemed to be working.
The number of deaths from the virus in the US now stands at nearly 15,000.The number of deaths from the virus in the US now stands at nearly 15,000.
Nearly all Americans are now living under some form of lockdown as states increase efforts to curb the outbreak.Nearly all Americans are now living under some form of lockdown as states increase efforts to curb the outbreak.
President Trump has said he wants the economy to reopen with a "big bang" - but that would have to wait until the US was on the downward slope in terms of infections.President Trump has said he wants the economy to reopen with a "big bang" - but that would have to wait until the US was on the downward slope in terms of infections.
Federal coronavirus guidelines, such as social distancing, will be in place across the country until at least 30 April.Federal coronavirus guidelines, such as social distancing, will be in place across the country until at least 30 April.
The outbreak is having a major economic impact, with figures showing the number of people without jobs surging to a record high of nearly 6.6 million in the week ending 28 March. That is nearly double the week earlier, which was also a new record. The previous record was set in 1982, when unemployment claims hit 695,000.The outbreak is having a major economic impact, with figures showing the number of people without jobs surging to a record high of nearly 6.6 million in the week ending 28 March. That is nearly double the week earlier, which was also a new record. The previous record was set in 1982, when unemployment claims hit 695,000.
Which countries are on lockdown?Which countries are on lockdown?
The majority of countries in Europe now have strict lockdowns in place, with many only allowed citizens to leave their homes to buy essential items or exercise. In Paris, authorities have even banned exercise during the day to reduce the number of people out on the streets.The majority of countries in Europe now have strict lockdowns in place, with many only allowed citizens to leave their homes to buy essential items or exercise. In Paris, authorities have even banned exercise during the day to reduce the number of people out on the streets.
India's government told the country's 1.3 billion residents to stay at home last month and there are similar restrictions on movement and social contact across the world in countries like Argentina, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.India's government told the country's 1.3 billion residents to stay at home last month and there are similar restrictions on movement and social contact across the world in countries like Argentina, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
Data on planned journeys in major cities, from the travel app Citymapper, shows how people in places like London, Madrid, Istanbul and New York are now moving around far less than they were a few weeks ago.Data on planned journeys in major cities, from the travel app Citymapper, shows how people in places like London, Madrid, Istanbul and New York are now moving around far less than they were a few weeks ago.
The data shows that while Milan in northern Italy has been locked down for several weeks now, many other cities have been restricting movement for a much shorter period.The data shows that while Milan in northern Italy has been locked down for several weeks now, many other cities have been restricting movement for a much shorter period.
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 imposing a lockdown.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 imposing a lockdown.
In Russia, the Kremlin had insisted that there was "de facto no epidemic" in the country but last week President Putin urged people to stay at home, which explains the significant drop in movement in Moscow.In Russia, the Kremlin had insisted that there was "de facto no epidemic" in the country but last week President Putin urged people to stay at home, which explains the significant drop in movement in Moscow.