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Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak
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There are more than 1.7 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in 185 countries and at least 100,000 people have died. There are nearly 1.9 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in 185 countries and at least 114,000 people have died.
The United States now has more than twice as many confirmed cases as any other single country. The United States now has about three times as many confirmed cases as any other 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 about 530,000 confirmed cases, it has more than six 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 about 560,000 confirmed cases, it has nearly seven 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, France and UK have each recorded more than 10,000 deaths.
Critics of the Chinese government, however, have questioned whether the country's official numbers could be trusted. Critics of the Chinese government, however, have questioned whether the country's official numbers can 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. It then took seven days to reach 1.5 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. It then took seven days to reach 1.5 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. Last week, 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 19,400 deaths so far, but recent data suggests the infection rate is slowing. Italy has the highest toll outside the US, with nearly 20,000 deaths so far, but recent data suggests the infection rate is slowing.
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 country has been in lockdown since 9 March but Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said last week that he might begin to relax some measures by the end of this month.
Spain's death toll rose to 16,606 by Sunday - the third highest of any country. There are now nearly 163,000 confirmed cases in Spain, but data shows the rate of new cases is falling. Spain's death toll is not far behind, on 17,500 - the third highest of any country. There are now nearly 170,000 confirmed cases in Spain, but data shows the rate of new cases is falling.
The Spanish government has extended the state of emergency until 26 April to help curb the spread of the virus. Spaniards have been in lockdown since 14 March. The Spanish government is beginning to ease the strict lockdown that has been in place in the country since 14 March. People in manufacturing, construction and some services are being allowed to return to work, but must stick to strict safety guidelines. The rest of the population must still remain at home.
In Spain and the UK, deaths grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. That rate of increase has now slowed, as has the death rate in Italy. In the UK, there have been more than 85,000 confirmed cases and more than 10,000 deaths.
In the UK, there have been more than 78,000 confirmed cases and more than 9,800 deaths. The country's first emergency field hospital, built in London's ExCel Centre, is now open. The NHS Nightingale hospital, as it has been called, has space for 4,000 intensive care beds. Others are planned across the UK. Like Spain, deaths in the UK grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. That rate of increase has now slowed.
Cases rising quickly in the US The UK's first emergency field hospital, built in London's ExCel Centre, is now open. The NHS Nightingale hospital, as it has been called, has space for 4,000 intensive care beds. Others are planned across the UK.
With more than 530,000 cases, the US has more confirmed infections than any other country. New York is epicentre of US outbreak
But Andrew Cuomo, the governor of New York, which has seen more than 180,000 cases, said New York City was witnessing a flattening curve of cases as social distancing measures seemed to be working. With nearly 560,000 cases, the US has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world.
The number of deaths from the virus in the US now stands at nearly 20,000, and the rate is doubling about every three days at present. In fact, New York state alone has more cases than any other country, with 190,000 so far. But Andrew Cuomo, the state's governor, says New York City is now witnessing a flattening curve of cases as the effects of social distancing measures begin to be seen.
The number of deaths from the virus in the US now stands at more than 22,000, and the rate is doubling about every three days at present.
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 more than 6.6 million in the week ending 4 April. It was the third week in a row that the figure was higher than the previous record, 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 more than 6.6 million in the week ending 4 April. It was the third week in a row that the figure was higher than the previous record, 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 allowing 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 allowing 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 President Putin has 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 President Putin has urged people to stay at home, which explains the significant drop in movement in Moscow.