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Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak | Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak |
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Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world, with more than 12.7 million confirmed cases in 188 countries. More than 560,000 people have lost their lives. | |
This series of maps and charts tracks the global spread of the virus. | This series of maps and charts tracks the global spread of the virus. |
Where are coronavirus cases and deaths still rising? | Where are coronavirus cases and deaths still rising? |
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 then spread quickly across the globe in the first months of 2020, reaching 12 million confirmed cases in early July. | It then spread quickly across the globe in the first months of 2020, reaching 12 million confirmed cases in early July. |
Europe and North America saw the first major outbreaks in April but as they began to ease, Latin America and Asia started seeing an increase in cases. | Europe and North America saw the first major outbreaks in April but as they began to ease, Latin America and Asia started seeing an increase in cases. |
North America has seen a resurgence of infections in recent weeks, mostly driven by new outbreaks in the US. | North America has seen a resurgence of infections in recent weeks, mostly driven by new outbreaks in the US. |
On Thursday, World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned: "In most of the world the virus is not under control; it's getting worse." | On Thursday, World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned: "In most of the world the virus is not under control; it's getting worse." |
The WHO says the pandemic has not yet reached its peak in Central and South America, where Brazil has been the worst-hit so far. Its death toll stands at more than 71,000. | |
Mexico now has the world's fifth largest death toll with over 34,000 deaths from almost 300,000 confirmed cases. | Mexico now has the world's fifth largest death toll with over 34,000 deaths from almost 300,000 confirmed cases. |
Colombia has announced it is extending its nationwide lockdown by more than two weeks after reported cases and deaths accelerated in several cities. | Colombia has announced it is extending its nationwide lockdown by more than two weeks after reported cases and deaths accelerated in several cities. |
India now has more almost 850,000 confirmed cases, the third highest number in the world, and saw its biggest spike on Saturday with over 27,000 cases reported in 24 hours. | |
The current surge in cases comes despite an earlier nationwide lockdown that lasted more than two months. Nearly a dozen Indian states have now re-imposed partial lockdowns. | |
South Africa and Egypt have seen the largest outbreaks so far in Africa. But testing rates are reported to be extremely low in some parts of the continent so this could be distorting official estimates of how far the virus has spread. | South Africa and Egypt have seen the largest outbreaks so far in Africa. But testing rates are reported to be extremely low in some parts of the continent so this could be distorting official estimates of how far the virus has spread. |
South Africa has seen a doubling of confirmed cases over the last two weeks. | |
Are any countries seeing a 'second wave' of cases? | Are any countries seeing a 'second wave' of cases? |
Previous pandemics have unfolded in "waves" of infections, with fresh outbreaks recurring after the initial peak subsides. Health experts think Covid-19 may follow a similar pattern, but there is no firm agreement on what exactly constitutes a second wave. | Previous pandemics have unfolded in "waves" of infections, with fresh outbreaks recurring after the initial peak subsides. Health experts think Covid-19 may follow a similar pattern, but there is no firm agreement on what exactly constitutes a second wave. |
Although a number of countries have seen a rise in infections after appearing to have the virus under control, they may still be in the first stages of the outbreak. And rising cases may sometimes be down to increased testing. | Although a number of countries have seen a rise in infections after appearing to have the virus under control, they may still be in the first stages of the outbreak. And rising cases may sometimes be down to increased testing. |
Iran saw a renewed surge in cases in May and June, but they have steadied in recent weeks. | Iran saw a renewed surge in cases in May and June, but they have steadied in recent weeks. |
There has also been a surge in cases in Israel since restrictions were eased at the end of May. | There has also been a surge in cases in Israel since restrictions were eased at the end of May. |
In Australia, the city of Melbourne has now begun a second lockdown after a recent spike in infections, with residents barred from leaving home for six weeks, except for essential reasons. | In Australia, the city of Melbourne has now begun a second lockdown after a recent spike in infections, with residents barred from leaving home for six weeks, except for essential reasons. |
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has banned international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage, or Hajj, this year in an attempt to control its outbreak. | Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has banned international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage, or Hajj, this year in an attempt to control its outbreak. |
US seeing a second surge of cases | US seeing a second surge of cases |
The US is seeing record numbers of confirmed daily cases, with figures tipping over 60,000 in recent days. | |
Deaths were falling until recently, but have started to rise over the last week. | |
On Saturday, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oregon, Hawaii and Alaska recorded their highest daily totals for coronavirus cases. Florida has hit record daily cases twice in the last ten days. | |
On Wednesday, the country's top health official for infectious diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci, called for some states to consider pausing the end to their lockdowns. | On Wednesday, the country's top health official for infectious diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci, called for some states to consider pausing the end to their lockdowns. |
The White House has said the rise in cases is a product of an uptick in US testing capacity. But Dr Fauci has warned that higher percentages of positive tests "cannot be explained by increased testing". | The White House has said the rise in cases is a product of an uptick in US testing capacity. But Dr Fauci has warned that higher percentages of positive tests "cannot be explained by increased testing". |
So far, the US has recorded more than three million cases of the virus and over 130,000 deaths. | So far, the US has recorded more than three million cases of the virus and over 130,000 deaths. |
The University of Washington predicts the death toll could hit 175,000 by October - though it says this could be reduced to 150,000 if 95% of Americans wear masks in public. | The University of Washington predicts the death toll could hit 175,000 by October - though it says this could be reduced to 150,000 if 95% of Americans wear masks in public. |
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump wore a mask in public for the first time since the start of the pandemic. | |
How many cases and deaths have there been? | How many cases and deaths have there been? |
There have been more than 12.7 million confirmed cases so far and more than 560,000 people have died. | |
Note: The map, table and animated bar chart 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. US figures do not include Puerto Rico, Guam or the US Virgin Islands. | Note: The map, table and animated bar chart 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. US figures do not include Puerto Rico, Guam or the US Virgin Islands. |
The US accounts for about 25% of the global total of cases, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. It also has the world's highest death toll, followed by Brazil and the UK. | The US accounts for about 25% of the global total of cases, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. It also has the world's highest death toll, followed by Brazil and the UK. |
In China, the official death toll is some 4,600 from about 85,000 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 85,000 confirmed cases, although critics have questioned whether the country's official numbers can be trusted. |
Globally, the true number of cases is thought to be much higher than the reported figures, as many people with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted. | Globally, the true number of cases is thought to be much higher than the reported figures, as many people with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted. |
In the table below, countries can be reordered by deaths, death rate and total cases. In the coloured bars on the right-hand side, countries in which cases have risen to more than 5,000 per day are those with black bars on the relevant date. | In the table below, countries can be reordered by deaths, death rate and total cases. In the coloured bars on the right-hand side, countries in which cases have risen to more than 5,000 per day are those with black bars on the relevant date. |
The outbreak was declared a global pandemic by the WHO on 11 March. A pandemic 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 WHO on 11 March. A pandemic is when an infectious disease is passing easily from person to person in many parts of the world at the same time. |
Globally, at least 4.5 billion people - half the world's population - were living under social distancing measures at the height of the pandemic in Europe, according to the AFP news agency's estimates. | Globally, at least 4.5 billion people - half the world's population - were living under social distancing measures at the height of the pandemic in Europe, 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. |
Europe easing lockdown restrictions | Europe easing lockdown restrictions |
In Europe, the UK, Italy, Spain and France, along with others, have passed the peak of infections, with the number of new confirmed cases and deaths falling. | In Europe, the UK, Italy, Spain and France, along with others, have passed the peak of infections, with the number of new confirmed cases and deaths falling. |
In mid-June, the EU agency that monitors infectious diseases warned that the risk of a "second wave" of infections requiring the reintroduction of lockdowns was moderate to high. | In mid-June, the EU agency that monitors infectious diseases warned that the risk of a "second wave" of infections requiring the reintroduction of lockdowns was moderate to high. |
The UK has reported almost 45,000 deaths so far, the highest number in Europe. | |
Italy has the second highest death toll in the region with nearly 35,000, while France is on about 30,000 and Spain 28,400. | |
However, 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 that final international comparisons are complicated. | However, 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 that final international comparisons are complicated. |
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 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 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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