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Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak
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There are nearly two million confirmed cases of coronavirus in 185 countries and almost 120,000 people have died. There are nearly two million confirmed cases of coronavirus in 185 countries and more than 120,000 people have died.
The United States now has about three times as many confirmed cases as any other country. The United States now has more than 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 580,000 confirmed cases, it has nearly seven 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 580,000 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, France and UK 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 can 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. Last week, 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 outside the US, with more than 20,000 deaths so far, but recent data shows the infection rate is slowing. Italy has the highest toll outside the US, with more than 21,000 deaths so far, but recent data shows the infection rate is slowing.
The country was the first in Europe to record a large number of deaths and has been in lockdown since 9 March.The country was the first in Europe to record a large number of deaths and has been in lockdown since 9 March.
Some quarantine measures are now starting to be relaxed with certain shops, such as booksellers and stationery stores, reopening. The amount of activity depends on the region - for example, Lombardy in the north, which was the centre of Italy's coronavirus crisis, is keeping shops shut.Some quarantine measures are now starting to be relaxed with certain shops, such as booksellers and stationery stores, reopening. The amount of activity depends on the region - for example, Lombardy in the north, which was the centre of Italy's coronavirus crisis, is keeping shops shut.
Spain's death toll is not far behind, with more than 18,000 - the third highest of any country. There are now around 172,000 confirmed cases in Spain, but data shows the rate of new cases is falling with the latest figures showing the country's lowest increase in infections since 20 March. Spain's death toll is not far behind Italy's, with more than 18,000 - the third highest of any country. There are now around 172,000 confirmed cases in Spain, but data shows the rate of new cases is falling with the latest figures showing the country's lowest increase in infections since 20 March.
The Spanish government is also 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.The Spanish government is also 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 the UK, there have been more than 90,000 confirmed cases and more than 12,000 deaths.In the UK, there have been more than 90,000 confirmed cases and more than 12,000 deaths.
Like Spain, deaths in the UK grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. That rate of increase has now slowed. Like Spain, deaths in the UK grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. That rate of increase has now slowed but the government has not yet indicated that restrictions are about to be lifted.
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. Meanwhile, Austria has started to ease restrictions by allowing small shops, garden centres and DIY stores to reopen but with strict rules on social distancing.
Austria was one of the first countries in Europe to introduce lockdown measures and the government there believes that early decision has slowed the infection rate enough to let them start easing restrictions.
The same is true of Denmark, another early mover with quarantine measures, which has reopened schools and nurseries for children aged 11 and younger after a month of closures.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautiously welcomed the slowing down of infections in European countries but warned against lifting restrictions too early and the European Commission has urged EU countries to co-ordinate with each other to relax measures gradually.
New York is epicentre of US outbreakNew York is epicentre of US outbreak
With more than 580,000 cases, the US has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world. With nearly 600,000 cases, the US has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world.
In fact, New York state alone has more cases than any other country, with 195,000 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. In fact, New York state alone has more cases than any other country, with 196,000 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 23,000, and the rate is doubling about every three days at present.The number of deaths from the virus in the US now stands at more than 23,000, 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 making a new claim for unemployment benefits surging to a record high of more than 6.6 million in the week ending 4 April. In all, roughly 16 million Americans have lost their jobs since states began to bring in lockdown measures.The outbreak is having a major economic impact, with figures showing the number of people making a new claim for unemployment benefits surging to a record high of more than 6.6 million in the week ending 4 April. In all, roughly 16 million Americans have lost their jobs since states began to bring in lockdown measures.
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.