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There are now more than 2.6 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in 185 countries as the disease continues to spread. At least 180,000 people have died. Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world, with more than 2.7 million confirmed cases of coronavirus now in 185 countries. At least 190,000 people have died.
The United States has more than four times as many confirmed cases as any other country.The United States has more than four times as many confirmed cases as any other country.
This series of maps and charts tracks the global outbreak of the virus since it emerged in China in December last year.This series of maps and charts tracks the global outbreak of the virus since it emerged in China in December last year.
How many deaths have there been? How many deaths and recoveries have there been?
The virus, which causes the respiratory infection Covid-19, was first detected in the city of Wuhan, China, in late 2019.The virus, which causes the respiratory infection Covid-19, was first detected in the city of Wuhan, China, in late 2019.
It is spreading rapidly in many countries and the death toll is still climbing. It is spreading rapidly in many countries and the number of deaths is still climbing.
The US has by far the largest number of cases, with more than 840,000 confirmed infections, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. This is more than ten times the number reported by China. Note: Johns Hopkins University puts total global cases at just over 2.7 million, however the map and table in this page use a different source for France, which results in a slightly lower overall total
The US also has the world's highest death toll with more than 45,000 fatalities including 15,000 in New York City alone. The US has by far the largest number of cases, with almost 870,000 confirmed infections, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. This is more than 10 times the official number reported by China.
The US also has the world's highest death toll, with almost 50,000 fatalities. There have been 16,000 in New York City alone.
Spain, Italy and France - the worst-hit European countries - have all recorded more than 20,000 deaths, while the UK has suffered more than 18,000.Spain, Italy and France - the worst-hit European countries - have all recorded more than 20,000 deaths, while the UK has suffered more than 18,000.
In the UK new data has shown deaths in England and Wales have almost doubled above what would be expected for the week up to 10 April, with some 30% of all deaths in England and Wales linked to Covid-19.
Note: The past data for new cases is a three day rolling averageNote: The past data for new cases is a three day rolling average
China's official death toll from the outbreak is just over 4,600 from some 83,800 confirmed cases. Numbers for deaths jumped on 17 April after what officials called "a statistical review". In China, the official death toll is just over 4,600 from some 83,800 confirmed cases. Numbers for deaths jumped on 17 April after what officials called "a statistical review".
Critics of the Chinese government have questioned whether the country's official numbers can be trusted.Critics of the Chinese government have questioned whether the country's official numbers can be trusted.
China has now lifted many of the stringent measures it took to bring the disease under control, including a ban on all travel to and from Wuhan. The country's authorities have now lifted many of the stringent measures they brought in to bring the disease under control, including a ban on all travel to and from Wuhan - the first place to go into lockdown.
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. After the virus's discovery late last year, 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 two weeks to top two million. While more than 2.7 million people are known to have been infected worldwide, the true figure is thought to be much higher as many of those with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted.
While more than 2.6 million people are known to have been infected worldwide, the true figure is thought to be much higher as many of those with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted. While some countries are now beginning to ease restrictions where disease peaks are thought to have passed, such as in Europe and South Africa, others are only now starting to impose them as cases and deaths begin to rise.
Governments across the world have halted flights, locked down towns and cities and urged people to stay at home. Across Latin America, where many economies are already struggling and millions live on what they can earn day-to-day, there are concerns about the strain the growing number of virus cases could put on health care systems. Of particular concern are Ecuador and Brazil.
More than 4.5 billion people - half the world's population - are estimated to be now living under social distancing measures to slow the pandemic, according to the AFP news agency. Ecuador has already seen its health system collapse - thousands have died from the virus and other conditions that could not be treated because of the crisis. Mortuaries and morgues have been overwhelmed.
The pandemic could almost double the number of people suffering acute hunger, the UN World Food Programme has warned. The country's authorities confirmed on Thursday that the country's coronavirus case total was twice as high as previously confirmed, with authorities adding 11,000 new infections that resulted from delayed testing. Others suspect the numbers are much higher still.
The global economy faces the worst recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund has said. Brazil has also seen a steep rise in both cases and deaths, with every state in South America's largest country affected. But there are fears that the country's official numbers do not reflect the true scale of the crisis.
Cities and local authorities have imposed measures to try to prevent the virus's spread but Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has come under criticism for his own response, most recently for attending an anti-lockdown rally.
Across the world, more than 4.5 billion people - half the world's population - are estimated to be now living under social distancing measures to slow the pandemic, according to the AFP news agency. Among them Muslims beginning to observe the holy month of Ramadan in isolation.
The impact of this global shutdown is huge.
The world economy faces the worst recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund has said.
And the UN World Food Programme has warned the pandemic could almost double the number of people suffering acute hunger.
Europe is battling to slow infection ratesEurope is battling to slow infection rates
Italy and Spain remain the worst affected countries after the US, although the slowing of infection rates appears to show the success of social distancing,Italy and Spain remain the worst affected countries after the US, although the slowing of infection rates appears to show the success of social distancing,
Italy will unveil an "exit plan" from lockdown this week, after figures showed a very slight fall in infections. Spain has more than 213,000 confirmed cases - the second highest global figure - while Italy has the second highest death toll of more than 25,500.
Spain has more than 220,000 confirmed cases - the second highest global figure - while Italy has the second highest death toll of more than 25,000.
Both countries have been in lockdown since early March, however some quarantine measures are starting to be relaxed.Both countries have been in lockdown since early March, however some quarantine measures are starting to be relaxed.
Spanish children, who have been kept indoors at home since 14 March, are expected to be allowed outside from 26 April. Italy has started to allow certain shops to reopen and Spanish children, who have been kept indoors at home since 14 March, are expected to be allowed outside from 26 April.
In the UK, there have now been more than 130,000 confirmed cases and more than 18,000 deaths. In the UK, there have now been nearly 140,000 confirmed cases and more than 18,700 deaths.
Like Spain, deaths in the UK grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. While the rate of increase has slowed, the British government has ruled out lifting lockdown measures until at least early May.Like Spain, deaths in the UK grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. While the rate of increase has slowed, the British government has ruled out lifting lockdown measures until at least early May.
Many European countries have slowly started to ease their restrictions, with Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Czech Republics now allowing certain businesses to reopen. Other European countries easing restrictions include Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Czech Republic.
Despite this German Chancellor Angela Merkel told the German parliament this is "not the end phase but still just the beginning" and the WHO has warned that lockdowns must be lifted slowly and carefully. Despite this, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told the German parliament this was "not the end phase but still just the beginning" and the WHO has warned that lockdowns must be lifted slowly and carefully.
EU leaders are expected to sign off on a new €540bn (£470bn; $575bn) in the next few days during a summit held via videolink. The new emergency fund will aim to protect European workers, businesses and countries worst affected by the coronavirus outbreak. A plan for injecting billions of euros of emergency aid into Europe's battered economies was agreed by EU heads this week. Meeting via video, they agreed to set up a massive recovery fund to mobilise €1tn of investment.
New York is epicentre of US outbreak They also confirmed that €540bn (£470bn) of financial support would be released from 1 June.
With more than 840,000 cases, the US has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world. The number of deaths now stands at more than 45,000, having almost doubled in little more than a week. New York remains epicentre of US outbreak
The state of New York has more confirmed cases than anywhere else in the world, and there have been more than 15,000 deaths in New York City alone. With almost 870,000 cases, the US has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world. The number of deaths now stands at almost 50,000, having almost doubled in little more than a week.
State Governor Andrew Cuomo says the toll "seems to be on a gentle decline", with deaths over the first four days of this week down a third on the same period last week. The state of New York has been particularly badly affected, with more than 16,000 deaths in New York City alone.
However, State Governor Andrew Cuomo has said the toll "seems to be on a gentle decline", with deaths over the first four days of this week down a third on the same period last week.
On Thursday, he said there had been 438 deaths in the state in the last 24 hours - the lowest since 2 April.On Thursday, he said there had been 438 deaths in the state in the last 24 hours - the lowest since 2 April.
States concerned about the economic impact Elsewhere in the US, a number of states, including South Carolina, Georgia and Texas, have announced plans to scale back their lockdowns, despite warnings from public health officials that the outbreak has not yet peaked.
Elsewhere, a number of states, including South Carolina, Georgia and Texas, have announced plans to scale back their lockdowns, despite warnings from public health officials that the outbreak has not yet peaked.
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield has said that social distancing remained key to curb the spread of the virus.The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield has said that social distancing remained key to curb the spread of the virus.
Responding to the economic impact of the virus, President Trump announced he will suspend all immigration to the US, in a measure to "protect American jobs". The economic ravages of the pandemic were brought into sharp focus on Thursday by official unemployment figures that showed over 26 million Americans have filed for jobless claims in the last five weeks.
A record 26 million Americans have registered for unemployment benefits over the last month. The US Congress has passed a relief package totalling $484bn (£391bn), the fourth aid bill to clear Congress in response to the virus outbreak, bringing total federal spending on Covid-19-related help to $3tn.
In a related move, on Thursday Mr Trump signed an executive order to temporarily suspend the approval of some green cards for the next two months, with the aim of helping American citizens regain work. US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has been criticised by the medical community after suggesting research should be done into whether coronavirus might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body.
Disinfectants are hazardous substances and can be poisonous if ingested. Even external exposure can be dangerous to the skin, eyes and respiratory system.
Much of the planet is on lockdownMuch of the planet is on lockdown
Strict lockdowns were imposed around the world as the outbreak took hold.Strict lockdowns were imposed around the world as the outbreak took hold.
From Argentina to New Zealand and from Saudi Arabia to South Africa, cities were shut down, restricting how often people could leave their homes and for what reason. India told the country's 1.3 billion residents to stay at home.From Argentina to New Zealand and from Saudi Arabia to South Africa, cities were shut down, restricting how often people could leave their homes and for what reason. India told the country's 1.3 billion residents to stay at home.
In Paris, authorities banned exercise during the day to reduce the number of people out on the streets.
Brazil has seen a steep rise in cases and deaths from the coronavirus. Every state in South America's largest country has reported coronavirus deaths - the most being in Sao Paulo. Cities and local authorities have imposed restrictions to try to prevent the spread of the virus but Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has come under criticism for his own response, most recently for attending an anti-lockdown rally.
Elsewhere in the region, where many economies are already struggling and millions live on what they can earn day-to-day, there are also concerns about the strain the number of virus cases could put on health care systems.
Ecuador has already seen its health system collapse - thousands have died from the virus and other conditions that could not be treated because of the crisis. Mortuaries and morgues were also overwhelmed.
In South Africa, the government's ban on the sale and transportation of alcohol during the lockdown has helped drastically reduce the number of trauma cases arriving at emergency departments, keeping those beds available for coronavirus cases.
The virus has been held in check for several weeks, says the BBC's Andrew Harding, but government advisors warn it may start to spread again exponentially.
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 weeks, 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 weeks, 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 South Korea facing a surge in cases in February and March. While movement is also down in the South Korean capital Seoul, the city hasn't ground to a halt like European capitals, due to the country's strategy of large-scale testing and focused contact tracing, rather than imposing a lockdown.
The data highlights South Korea's strategy of large-scale testing and focused contact tracing, rather than imposing a lockdown. In Sweden, the government has avoided strict measures, issuing guidelines rather than rules, despite the country recording the highest number of infections in Scandinavia.
In Sweden, the government has avoided strict measures, issuing guidelines rather than rules.
While Stockholm's chart shows passenger numbers on subway and commuter trains far below normal, Sweden has recorded the highest number of infections in Scandinavia.