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Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak | Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak |
(about 16 hours later) | |
Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world, with more than 4.5 million confirmed cases in 188 countries. More than 300,000 people have lost their lives. | |
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 cases and deaths have there been? | How many cases and deaths 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. |
Note: The map and table in this page use a different source for figures for France from that used by Johns Hopkins University, which results in a slightly lower overall total. | Note: The map and table in this page use a different source for figures for France from that used by Johns Hopkins University, which results in a slightly lower overall total. |
The US has by far the largest number of cases, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. With more than 85,000 fatalities, it also has the world's highest death toll. | The US has by far the largest number of cases, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. With more than 85,000 fatalities, it also has the world's highest death toll. |
France, Italy, Spain and the UK - the worst-hit European countries - have all recorded more than 25,000 deaths. | France, Italy, Spain and the UK - the worst-hit European countries - have all recorded more than 25,000 deaths. |
In China, the official death toll is some 4,600 from about 84,000 confirmed cases, although critics have questioned whether the country's official numbers can be trusted. | In China, the official death toll is some 4,600 from about 84,000 confirmed cases, although critics 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 true number of cases is thought to be much higher than the reported figures, as many of those with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted. | The true number of cases is thought to be much higher than the reported figures, as many of those with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted. |
Globally, more than 4.5 billion people - half the world's population - have been living under social distancing measures, according to the AFP news agency's estimates. | Globally, more than 4.5 billion people - half the world's population - have been living under social distancing measures, according to the AFP news agency's estimates. |
Those restrictions have had a big impact on the global economy, with the International Monetary Fund warning the world faces the worst recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s. | Those restrictions have had a big impact on the global economy, with the International Monetary Fund warning the world faces the worst recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s. |
The United Nations World Food Programme has also warned that the pandemic could almost double the number of people suffering acute hunger. | The United Nations World Food Programme has also warned that the pandemic could almost double the number of people suffering acute hunger. |
Where are coronavirus cases still rising? | Where are coronavirus cases still rising? |
While some countries are starting to see confirmed cases and deaths fall, following the introduction of strict lockdown restrictions, others are only now seeing them rise. | While some countries are starting to see confirmed cases and deaths fall, following the introduction of strict lockdown restrictions, others are only now seeing them rise. |
Lesotho confirmed its first cases on 13 May, which means coronavirus is now present in all countries in Africa, mainly in urban populations. Worst-hit on the continent are South Africa, Egypt and Algeria. | Lesotho confirmed its first cases on 13 May, which means coronavirus is now present in all countries in Africa, mainly in urban populations. Worst-hit on the continent are South Africa, Egypt and Algeria. |
Russia's latest official data shows it now has the second highest number of infections worldwide and has been reporting around 10,000 new cases a day for over a week. | Russia's latest official data shows it now has the second highest number of infections worldwide and has been reporting around 10,000 new cases a day for over a week. |
Brazil and Mexico announced their highest daily death tolls in recent days. | Brazil and Mexico announced their highest daily death tolls in recent days. |
These charts show four countries where deaths are on an upward trajectory - as shown by the red lines. | These charts show four countries where deaths are on an upward trajectory - as shown by the red lines. |
Ecuador saw its health system collapse in April - thousands have died from the virus and other conditions that could not be treated because of the crisis. The country's official number of coronavirus deaths is around 2,300 but the actual toll is thought to be much higher. | Ecuador saw its health system collapse in April - thousands have died from the virus and other conditions that could not be treated because of the crisis. The country's official number of coronavirus deaths is around 2,300 but the actual toll is thought to be much higher. |
The sharp rise in cases in Latin America has led the WHO to say the Americas are currently at the centre of the coronavirus pandemic. | |
In March, the WHO had labelled Europe the "epicentre of the pandemic " but the region is now slowly beginning to ease restrictions brought in to slow the spread of the virus. | In March, the WHO had labelled Europe the "epicentre of the pandemic " but the region is now slowly beginning to ease restrictions brought in to slow the spread of the virus. |
Europe slowly easing lockdown measures | Europe slowly easing lockdown measures |
In Europe, the UK became the first country to record more than 30,000 coronavirus deaths on 6 May. | |
Italy, which was the first European country to have a major outbreak, has also passed that marker. | Italy, which was the first European country to have a major outbreak, has also passed that marker. |
Differences in population size and how countries report their figures, with some including deaths in care homes, or deaths of those suspected but not confirmed of having the virus, means international comparisons are complicated. | Differences in population size and how countries report their figures, with some including deaths in care homes, or deaths of those suspected but not confirmed of having the virus, means international comparisons are complicated. |
However, the UK, Italy, Spain, France and many other European countries appear to have passed through the peak of the virus and the number of new reported cases and deaths is falling. | However, the UK, Italy, Spain, France and many other European countries appear to have passed through the peak of the virus and the number of new reported cases and deaths is falling. |
Germany and Belgium have also recorded a relatively high number of daily deaths and are now seeing those numbers decrease. | Germany and Belgium have also recorded a relatively high number of daily deaths and are now seeing those numbers decrease. |
European countries have varied in their plans to ease lockdowns, but the WHO has urged all nations to adopt a "slow, steady" approach. | European countries have varied in their plans to ease lockdowns, but the WHO has urged all nations to adopt a "slow, steady" approach. |
You can read more about how lockdowns are being eased across Europe here. | You can read more about how lockdowns are being eased across Europe here. |
New York the worst-hit in US outbreak | New York the worst-hit in US outbreak |
With more than 1.4 million cases, the US has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world. It has also recorded more than 85,000 deaths. | With more than 1.4 million cases, the US has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world. It has also recorded more than 85,000 deaths. |
The state of New York has been particularly badly affected, with more than 27,000 deaths, but the number of new cases there has been on a downward trend in recent weeks. | The state of New York has been particularly badly affected, with more than 27,000 deaths, but the number of new cases there has been on a downward trend in recent weeks. |
At one point, more than 90% of the US population was under mandatory lockdown orders, but many states have now begun to loosen their stay-at-home restrictions and allowed some businesses to reopen - a move health officials fear could further spread the virus. | At one point, more than 90% of the US population was under mandatory lockdown orders, but many states have now begun to loosen their stay-at-home restrictions and allowed some businesses to reopen - a move health officials fear could further spread the virus. |
The top US infectious diseases doctor Anthony Fauci has cautioned against opening up public life too soon, warning of further "little spikes" which would become outbreaks. | The top US infectious diseases doctor Anthony Fauci has cautioned against opening up public life too soon, warning of further "little spikes" which would become outbreaks. |
President Trump, who disagrees with Dr Fauci's advice, has made it clear he is keen to reopen the US economy "vaccine or no vaccine". He was speaking on Friday at the launch of a project aiming to deliver a coronavirus jab by the end of the year. | |
The latest figures show more than 36 million people have lost their jobs since the outbreak hit the US. That's nearly a quarter of the American workforce. | The latest figures show more than 36 million people have lost their jobs since the outbreak hit the US. That's nearly a quarter of the American workforce. |
The rise means the jobless rate is now worse than at any time since the Great Depression of the 1930s. | The rise means the jobless rate is now worse than at any time since the Great Depression of the 1930s. |
About this data | About this data |
The data used on this page comes from a variety of sources. It includes figures collated by Johns Hopkins University, data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, national governments and health agencies, as well as UN data on populations. | The data used on this page comes from a variety of sources. It includes figures collated by Johns Hopkins University, data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, national governments and health agencies, as well as UN data on populations. |
When comparing figures from different countries it is important to bear in mind that not all governments are recording coronavirus cases and deaths in the same way. This makes like for like comparisons between countries difficult. | When comparing figures from different countries it is important to bear in mind that not all governments are recording coronavirus cases and deaths in the same way. This makes like for like comparisons between countries difficult. |
Other factors to consider include: different population sizes, the size of the a country's elderly population or whether a particular country has a large amount of its people living in densely populated areas. In addition, countries may be in different stages of the pandemic. | Other factors to consider include: different population sizes, the size of the a country's elderly population or whether a particular country has a large amount of its people living in densely populated areas. In addition, countries may be in different stages of the pandemic. |
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