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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 22 million confirmed cases in 188 countries. Nearly 800,000 people have lost their lives. Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world, with more than 22 million confirmed cases in 188 countries. About 800,000 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.
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.
Where are cases and deaths rising?Where are cases and deaths rising?
Latin America and Asia currently have the highest numbers of confirmed cases.Latin America and Asia currently have the highest numbers of confirmed cases.
Brazil has the second highest number of cases in the world, after the US, and has recorded some 111,000 deaths. Brazil has the second highest number of cases in the world, after the US, and has recorded more than 110,000 deaths.
Mexico has the second-highest death toll in the region with almost 60,000 deaths and cases have also risen rapidly in Colombia, Peru, Argentina and Venezuela. Mexico has the second-highest death toll in the region with about 60,000 deaths and cases have also risen rapidly in Colombia, Peru, Argentina and Venezuela.
In the Middle East, Iran has been badly hit by successive rises in cases. Documents leaked to the BBC Persian service suggest the actual death toll is more than double the official total. In the Middle East, Iran has been badly affected by the virus and d Documents leaked to the BBC Persian service suggest the actual death toll is more than double the official total of 20,000. Neighbouring Iraq is now also seeing a spike in cases.
In Asia, India has recorded more than 2.8 million cases and has been averaging more than 60,000 new infections each day. In Asia, India has recorded nearly three million cases and has been averaging more than 60,000 new infections each day. About 55,000 people have died, which amounts to the world's fourth highest death toll.
At least 53,000 people have died, which amounts to the world's fourth highest death toll, although the number of deaths per million people is far lower than figures reported in Europe and the US.
Africa has recorded more than a million confirmed cases, although the true extent of the pandemic in the continent is not known. Testing rates are reported to be low, which could distort official estimates.Africa has recorded more than a million confirmed cases, although the true extent of the pandemic in 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, with South Africa one of only eight countries in the world to record more than 500,000 confirmed cases.South Africa and Egypt have seen the largest outbreaks so far, with South Africa one of only eight countries in the world to record more than 500,000 confirmed cases.
Coronavirus cases rising again in EuropeCoronavirus cases rising again in Europe
France, Spain, Italy and Germany have recorded their highest numbers of daily cases since the spring in recent days, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a resurgence of the disease in Europe.France, Spain, Italy and Germany have recorded their highest numbers of daily cases since the spring in recent days, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a resurgence of the disease in Europe.
The continent is seeing an average of 26,000 new cases of coronavirus every day, the director general of the WHO's Europe office Hans Kluge said on Thursday. Hans Kluge, the director general of the WHO's Europe office, said the rise in cases was "due in part to the relaxation of public health and social measures ... people have been dropping their guard".
"This is due in part to the relaxation of public health and social measures ... people have been dropping their guard", Mr Kluge said.
Mr Kluge added that while Latin America is the "epicentre" of the pandemic, Europe still accounts for 17% of total global cases.
A number of countries have re-imposed localised lockdowns in their worst-affected regions, and there have been renewed appeals for people to wear face coverings 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 face coverings and follow social distancing rules.
Among them, Italy this week closed nightclubs again and made the wearing of face coverings mandatory at night in outdoor public spaces from 6pm. In France, face masks are to be made compulsory in workplaces from 1 September. The pattern of rising infections following the end of lockdown restrictions is not limited to Europe. Other countries that have also seen a recent resurgence of the virus include Israel, Peru, Australia and Japan.
The pattern of rising infections following the end of lockdown restrictions is not limited to Europe.
South Korea reported its highest daily cases since March on Wednesday, and has closed museums, nightclubs and karaoke bars in and around the capital Seoul.
Australia was forced to re-impose strict lockdown measures in its worst-affected state of Victoria, but appears to have turned a corner after reporting its lowest number of new cases for a month.
Peru announced tougher controls on Wednesday, including a ban on family gatherings, after cases there soared - it now has the second-highest number of infections in Latin America after Brazil.
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.
Cases in the US have slowed after second surgeCases in the US have slowed after second surge
The US saw an increase in the number of daily cases to record levels in July but the numbers have stabilised and fallen since then.The US saw an increase in the number of daily cases to record levels in July but the numbers have stabilised and fallen since then.
The death toll stands at more than 170,000 - more than a fifth of the reported coronavirus deaths around the world.The death toll stands at more than 170,000 - more than a fifth of the reported coronavirus deaths around the world.
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 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 rate of 33% 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 rate of 33% in the three months from April to June.
How did coronavirus spread?How did coronavirus spread?
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.