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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 19 million confirmed cases in 188 countries. More than 700,000 people have lost their lives. Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world, with more than 19 million confirmed cases in 188 countries. More than 700,000 people have lost their lives.
Cases of the disease are continuing to surge in many countries, while others which had apparent success in suppressing initial outbreaks are now seeing infections rise again.Cases of the disease are continuing to surge in many countries, while others which had apparent success in suppressing initial outbreaks are now seeing infections rise again.
The World Health Organization's (WHO) special envoy David Nabarro told the BBC that the virus is capable of "surging back really quickly" and is "returning all the time".The World Health Organization's (WHO) special envoy David Nabarro told the BBC that the virus is capable of "surging back really quickly" and is "returning all the time".
Where are cases and deaths rising?Where are cases and deaths rising?
The WHO says Latin America is the epicentre of the pandemic. Brazil has the second highest number of cases in the world and has recorded nearly 100,000 deaths, while Mexico, the second-most affected country in the region, has recorded about 50,000 deaths.The WHO says Latin America is the epicentre of the pandemic. Brazil has the second highest number of cases in the world and has recorded nearly 100,000 deaths, while Mexico, the second-most affected country in the region, has recorded about 50,000 deaths.
Cases are also increasing rapidly in Colombia, Peru, Argentina and Bolivia.Cases are also increasing rapidly in Colombia, Peru, Argentina and Bolivia.
Iran has also been badly affected by the pandemic. Information leaked to the BBC Persian service revealed the number of deaths from coronavirus was 42,000, around three times the total claimed by Iran's government.Iran has also been badly affected by the pandemic. Information leaked to the BBC Persian service revealed the number of deaths from coronavirus was 42,000, around three times the total claimed by Iran's government.
South Africa and Egypt have seen the largest outbreaks so far in Africa, with South Africa becoming only the fifth country in the world to record more than 500,000 confirmed cases. More than a million cases have been confirmed in Africa, although the true extent of the pandemic across the continent is not known. Testing rates are reported to be low, which could distort official estimates. South Africa and Egypt have seen the largest outbreaks so far in Africa, with South Africa becoming only the fifth country in the world to record more than 500,000 confirmed cases.
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.
India now has world's highest daily cases and deathsIndia now has world's highest daily cases and deaths
India has recorded more than 50,000 new infections every day for the past week, according to government figures. India has recorded more than 50,000 new infections every day for more than a week, and has pushed past two million cases in total, according to government figures.
The world's second most populous country has the fifth highest death toll, but is continuing to ease public restrictions despite the spike in cases.The world's second most populous country has the fifth highest death toll, but is continuing to ease public restrictions despite the spike in cases.
Coronavirus cases rising again in EuropeCoronavirus cases rising again in Europe
Several countries across Europe have reported a recent rise in cases, with France's scientific committee warning that a second wave of the virus in autumn or winter is "highly likely".Several countries across Europe have reported a recent rise in cases, with France's scientific committee warning that a second wave of the virus in autumn or winter is "highly likely".
The WHO says that increasing infections among young people may be behind the latest outbreaks, which have followed the easing of lockdown measures across much of the continent.The WHO says that increasing infections among young people may be behind the latest outbreaks, which have followed the easing of lockdown measures across much of the continent.
Spain has seen the most significant spike, and Poland has reported record case increases in recent days, with many linked to mining communities in the region of Silesia.Spain has seen the most significant spike, and Poland has reported record case increases in recent days, with many linked to mining communities in the region of Silesia.
A number of countries have re-imposed localised lockdowns in their worst-affected regions, and there have been renewed appeals for people to wear masks and follow social distancing rules.A number of countries have re-imposed localised lockdowns in their worst-affected regions, and there have been renewed appeals for people to wear masks and follow social distancing rules.
Other countries outside Europe that also appeared to have controlled initial outbreaks, like Israel, Australia and Japan, are now seeing cases rise again.Other countries outside Europe that also appeared to have controlled initial outbreaks, like Israel, Australia and Japan, are now seeing cases rise again.
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.
US surge of cases continuesUS surge of cases continues
The US has seen record numbers of new cases in recent weeks, although the numbers do now appear to be falling again.The US has seen record numbers of new cases in recent weeks, although the numbers do now appear to be falling again.
The renewed surge in late June was 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 in late June was 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 death toll stands at nearly 160,000 - almost a quarter of the reported coronavirus deaths around the world.The death toll stands at nearly 160,000 - almost a quarter of the reported coronavirus deaths around the world.
President Donald Trump has warned that the US pandemic may "get worse before it gets better".President Donald Trump has warned that the US pandemic may "get worse before it gets better".
The University of Washington predicts the death toll could hit more than 230,000 by the beginning of November - though it says this could be reduced to about 200,000 if 95% of Americans wore masks in public. The University of Washington predicts the death toll could hit more than 295,000 by the beginning of December - though it says this could be reduced to about 230,000 if 95% of Americans wore masks in public.
The outbreak has had a devastating impact on the US economy, with GDP falling by a record annualised rate of 32.9% in the three months from April to June.The outbreak has had a devastating impact on the US economy, with GDP falling by a record annualised rate of 32.9% in the three months from April to June.
How many cases and deaths have there been overall?How many cases and deaths have there been overall?
There have been nearly 19 million confirmed cases worldwide so far and more than 700,000 people have died. There have been more than 19 million confirmed cases worldwide so far and more than 700,000 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.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said the coronavirus pandemic is "easily the most severe" global health emergency the organisation has ever seen and that it "continues to accelerate".WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said the coronavirus pandemic is "easily the most severe" global health emergency the organisation has ever seen and that it "continues to accelerate".
However, he has also pointed out that, though the virus has been detected in 188 countries, almost half of all cases reported so far were from just three: the US, Brazil and India.However, he has also pointed out that, though the virus has been detected in 188 countries, almost half of all cases reported so far were from just three: the US, Brazil and India.
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.
The outbreak spread quickly across the globe in the first months of 2020 and declared a global pandemic by the WHO on 11 March.The outbreak spread quickly across the globe in the first months of 2020 and 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.A pandemic is when an infectious disease is passing easily from person to person in many parts of the world at the same time.
Europe and North America saw their first major outbreaks in April but as they began to ease, Latin America and Asia started seeing cases spike.Europe and North America saw their first major outbreaks in April but as they began to ease, Latin America and Asia started seeing cases spike.
Governments across the world have been forced to limit public movement and close businesses and venues in a bid to slow the spread of the virus. This has had a devastating impact on the global economy.Governments across the world have been forced to limit public movement and close businesses and venues in a bid to slow the spread of the virus. This 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.
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.