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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 nearly 15 million confirmed cases in 188 countries. More than 600,000 people have lost their lives.Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world, with nearly 15 million confirmed cases in 188 countries. More than 600,000 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 13 million confirmed cases in early July. It then spread quickly across the globe in the first months of 2020, reaching almost 15 million confirmed cases by the second half of 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.
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that in most of the world, the virus is not under control and is "getting worse".The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that in most of the world, the virus is not under control and is "getting worse".
On Saturday, the WHO said the number of new cases had risen by almost 260,000 in the previous 24 hours - the largest single-day increase since the pandemic began.On Saturday, the WHO said the number of new cases had risen by almost 260,000 in the previous 24 hours - the largest single-day increase since the pandemic began.
Latin America has now become the epicentre of the pandemic.Latin America has now become the epicentre of the pandemic.
Brazil has been the worst-hit so far, with a death toll of nearly 80,000, but the number of daily deaths has steadied in recent weeks. Brazil has been the worst-hit so far, with a death toll of more than 80,000, but the number of daily deaths has steadied in recent weeks.
Colombia, which has seen about 7,000 deaths, has extended its nationwide lockdown after infections accelerated in several cities.Colombia, which has seen about 7,000 deaths, has extended its nationwide lockdown after infections accelerated in several cities.
In Asia, India surpassed one million cases in mid-July and several states have re-imposed partial lockdowns just weeks after the two-month nationwide lockdown was ended.In Asia, India surpassed one million cases in mid-July and several states have re-imposed partial lockdowns just weeks after the two-month nationwide lockdown was ended.
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, which 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, which could be distorting official estimates of how far the virus has spread.
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, which has suffered the worst outbreak in the Middle East, saw a surge in cases in May and June. Schools, universities and mosques and other public places have been closed in the capital Tehran. Iran, which has suffered the worst outbreak in the Middle East, reported a record number of daily deaths on Tuesday. Schools, universities and mosques and other public places have been closed in the capital Tehran.
There has also been a second rise in cases in Israel since restrictions were eased at the end of May.There has also been a second rise in cases in Israel since restrictions were eased at the end of May.
In Australia, the city of Melbourne is back in lockdown after a recent spike in infections and residents have been told to wear masks when leaving their homes. Australia reported 502 new cases on Wednesday, the highest number in the country since the pandemic began. The city of Melbourne has seen the vast majority of the new cases and residents there have been told to wear masks when out in public.
Meanwhile, Japan's capital Tokyo has seen record numbers of cases in recent days, driving a second surge nationwide. The government has said that an incentivised campaign to promote travel within the country will not include Tokyo. Meanwhile, Japan's capital Tokyo has seen record numbers of cases in recent days, driving a second surge nationwide. The government has said that a campaign to promote travel within the country and help boost the economy will not include Tokyo.
US seeing a second surge of casesUS seeing a second surge of cases
The US has seen record numbers of new cases in recent weeks and the death toll has also started to rise in recent days. The US has seen record numbers of new cases in recent weeks and the death toll has also started to rise.
The renewed surge is being driven by fresh outbreaks in the south and west of the country, which have seen infection rates go up since states started easing lockdown restrictions at the end of May.The renewed surge is being driven by fresh outbreaks in the south and west of the country, which have seen infection rates go up since states started easing lockdown restrictions at the end of May.
So far, the US has recorded nearly four million cases of the virus and its death toll stands at more than 140,000 - almost a quarter of the reported coronavirus deaths around the world.So far, the US has recorded nearly four million cases of the virus and its death toll stands at more than 140,000 - almost a quarter of the reported coronavirus deaths around the world.
America's top health official, Dr Anthony Fauci, has urged state and local leaders to be "as forceful as possible" in getting people to wear masks. President Donald Trump has told a White House news conference that the US pandemic may "get worse before it gets better".
He has also urged Americans to wear face coverings, saying "they'll have an effect and we need everything we can get."
Previously the president had said he would not tell people to wear masks.
The majority of state governors have now ordered that the wearing of masks in public be mandatory, rather than a personal choice.The majority of state governors have now ordered that the wearing of masks in public be mandatory, rather than a personal choice.
However, President Trump has vowed not to order Americans to wear masks, telling Fox News that people should have "a certain freedom".
The University of Washington predicts the death toll could hit more than 220,000 by the beginning of November - though it says this could be reduced to about 180,000 if 95% of Americans wear masks in public.The University of Washington predicts the death toll could hit more than 220,000 by the beginning of November - though it says this could be reduced to about 180,000 if 95% of Americans wear masks in public.
How many cases and deaths have there been?How many cases and deaths have there been?
There have been nearly 15 million confirmed cases so far and more than 600,000 people have died.There have been nearly 15 million confirmed cases so far and more than 600,000 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.
Governments across the world have been forced to limit the movement of the public in a bid to slow the spread of the virus, which has had a devastating impact on the global economy.Governments across the world have been forced to limit the movement of the public in a bid to slow the spread of the virus, which has had a devastating impact on the global economy.
The International Monetary Fund has said the world is in the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression and warned that it could take two years for economic output to return to pre-pandemic levels.The International Monetary Fund has said the world is in the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression and warned that it could take two years for economic output to return to pre-pandemic levels.
The United Nations has said that up to 265 million people could face starvation by the end of the year because of the impact of Covid-19.The United Nations has said that up to 265 million people could face starvation by the end of the year because of the impact of Covid-19.
Europe easing lockdown restrictionsEurope 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 more than 45,000 deaths, the highest number in Europe.The UK has reported more than 45,000 deaths, the highest number in Europe.
Italy has the second highest death toll in the region with about 35,000, while France has more than 30,000 and Spain is on 28,000. Italy has the second highest death toll in the region with about 35,000, while France has more than 30,000 and Spain is close to 29,000.
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 dataAbout 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.