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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 23 million confirmed cases in 188 countries. About 800,000 people have lost their lives.Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world, with more than 23 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 are the continents that currently have the highest number of daily confirmed cases.Latin America and Asia are the continents that currently have the highest number of daily confirmed cases.
In terms of individual countries, Brazil has the second highest number of cases in the world, after the US. It has recorded more than 114,000 deaths. In terms of individual countries, Brazil has the second highest number of cases in the world, after the US. It has recorded more than 115,000 deaths.
Mexico has the second-highest death toll in Latin America with more than 60,000 deaths, and cases have also risen rapidly in Colombia, Peru, Argentina and Venezuela. Mexico has the second-highest death toll in Latin America with more than 60,000 deaths, and Argentina recorded its highest number of cases and deaths this week even as quarantine measures there were tightened.
Newly confirmed cases have also risen rapidly in Colombia, Peru and Venezuela.
India has recorded more than three million cases and has been averaging more than 60,000 new infections each day.India has recorded more than three million cases and has been averaging more than 60,000 new infections each day.
So far more than 57,000 people have died, which amounts to the world's fourth highest death toll. So far more than 58,000 people have died, which amounts to the world's fourth highest death toll.
In the Middle East, Iran has been badly affected by the virus and cases have also spiked in neighbouring Iraq.In the Middle East, Iran has been badly affected by the virus and cases have also spiked in neighbouring Iraq.
Documents leaked to the BBC Persian service suggest Iran's death toll is more than double the official total of 20,000.Documents leaked to the BBC Persian service suggest Iran's death toll is more than double the official total of 20,000.
Cases continue to rise in Indonesia, and the country has also recorded more than 6,700 deaths - the highest number in South East Asia. Cases continue to rise in Indonesia, and the country has also recorded more than 6,800 deaths - the highest number in South East Asia.
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 recorded 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 recorded 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.
Hans Kluge, the director general of the WHO's Europe office, has said the rise in cases is "due in part to the relaxation of public health and social measures ... people have been dropping their guard".Hans Kluge, the director general of the WHO's Europe office, has said the rise in cases is "due in part to the relaxation of public health and social measures ... people have been dropping their guard".
On Monday, France reported almost 5,000 new cases over the last 24 hours, while the number of daily infections in Italy has almost doubled in five days.On Monday, France reported almost 5,000 new cases over the last 24 hours, while the number of daily infections in Italy has almost doubled in five days.
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.
The pattern of rising infections following the end of lockdown restrictions is not limited to Europe.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.Other countries that have also seen a recent resurgence of the virus include Israel, Peru, Australia and Japan.
South Korea has also imposed tough restrictions nationwide after a new outbreak which began in the capital Seoul. The country has seen three-figure increases in daily cases in recent days. South Korea has also imposed tough restrictions nationwide after a new outbreak which began in Seoul. All schools and kindergartens in the capital have now been closed after nearly 200 staff and students were infected in the greater Seoul area over the past two weeks.
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.
With more than 176,000 deaths, the US has the highest recorded death toll of any country. With more than 175,000 deaths, the US has the highest recorded death toll of any country.
A projection from the University of Washington suggests there could be almost 310,000 deaths by the beginning of December, though this could be reduced to around 230,000 if 95% of Americans wear masks in public.A projection from the University of Washington suggests there could be almost 310,000 deaths by the beginning of December, though this could be reduced to around 230,000 if 95% of Americans wear 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.