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Covid-19 pandemic: Tracking the global coronavirus outbreak Covid-19 pandemic: Tracking the global coronavirus outbreak
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Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world, with more than 36 million confirmed cases in 188 countries and more than one million deaths.Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world, with more than 36 million confirmed cases in 188 countries and more than one million deaths.
The virus is surging in many regions and some countries that had apparent success in suppressing initial outbreaks are also seeing infections rise again.The virus is surging in many regions and some countries that had apparent success in suppressing initial outbreaks are also seeing infections 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.
Note: The map, table and animated bar chart in this page use a different source for figures for France and the UK 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 and the UK 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.
US has world's highest death tollUS has world's highest death toll
The US has recorded more than 210,000 deaths from coronavirus - the world's highest official death toll.The US has recorded more than 210,000 deaths from coronavirus - the world's highest official death toll.
It has also recorded more than 7.6 million cases.It has also recorded more than 7.6 million cases.
They include US President Donald Trump, who spent a few nights in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus on 1 October.They include US President Donald Trump, who spent a few nights in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus on 1 October.
While cases, deaths and hospitalisation rates have declined on a national scale in recent weeks, cases continue to rise in some states, including Wisconsin and North and South Dakota, according to the US-based Covid Tracking Project.While cases, deaths and hospitalisation rates have declined on a national scale in recent weeks, cases continue to rise in some states, including Wisconsin and North and South Dakota, according to the US-based Covid Tracking Project.
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.
Where are cases and deaths rising?Where are cases and deaths rising?
Coronavirus cases have risen over the last few months in several regions and the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the global death toll could hit two million before an effective vaccine is widely in use.Coronavirus cases have risen over the last few months in several regions and the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the global death toll could hit two million before an effective vaccine is widely in use.
WHO head of emergencies, Michael Ryan, said on Monday that roughly one-in-ten people worldwide may have been infected, and that "the vast majority of the world remains at risk".WHO head of emergencies, Michael Ryan, said on Monday that roughly one-in-ten people worldwide may have been infected, and that "the vast majority of the world remains at risk".
India has driven the increase in numbers in Asia, with the official total of confirmed infections in the country passing 6.5 million, the second-highest in the world after the US.India has driven the increase in numbers in Asia, with the official total of confirmed infections in the country passing 6.5 million, the second-highest in the world after the US.
The country has, however, maintained a relatively low death rate, given the size of its population, and there are signs that cases and deaths may now have begun to decline.The country has, however, maintained a relatively low death rate, given the size of its population, and there are signs that cases and deaths may now have begun to decline.
In Latin America, newly confirmed cases in Argentina have been rising quickly and the country now has more than 800,000 infections.In Latin America, newly confirmed cases in Argentina have been rising quickly and the country now has more than 800,000 infections.
In the Middle East, cases in Iraq have been rising steadily since June, with the country fast approaching half a million cases.In the Middle East, cases in Iraq have been rising steadily since June, with the country fast approaching half a million cases.
Cases are also continuing to rise in Indonesia. The country has recorded more than 11,000 deaths - the highest number in South East Asia.Cases are also continuing to rise in Indonesia. The country has recorded more than 11,000 deaths - the highest number in South East Asia.
Africa has recorded about 1.5 million confirmed cases, although the true extent of the pandemic there is not known as testing rates are low. South Africa is still the worst affected with almost 700,000 cases - Morocco and Egypt are the only other countries to officially record more than 100,000 cases.Africa has recorded about 1.5 million confirmed cases, although the true extent of the pandemic there is not known as testing rates are low. South Africa is still the worst affected with almost 700,000 cases - Morocco and Egypt are the only other countries to officially record more than 100,000 cases.
Coronavirus cases rising again in EuropeCoronavirus cases rising again in Europe
Several European countries, including the UK, France and Spain have seen record daily numbers of new cases in recent days. Germany has also seen its highest number of daily cases since April.Several European countries, including the UK, France and Spain have seen record daily numbers of new cases in recent days. Germany has also seen its highest number of daily cases since April.
A data processing issue in the UK meant nearly 16,000 cases of coronavirus were added to the weekend's figures, and daily cases have continued to rise since then.A data processing issue in the UK meant nearly 16,000 cases of coronavirus were added to the weekend's figures, and daily cases have continued to rise since then.
A number of European countries have re-imposed lockdowns and other restrictions in their worst-affected regions, and there have been fresh appeals for people to wear face coverings and follow social distancing rules. The Spanish government has ordered a 15-day state of emergency to bring down infection rates in Madrid, after a court overturned a partial lockdown imposed a week ago.A number of European countries have re-imposed lockdowns and other restrictions in their worst-affected regions, and there have been fresh appeals for people to wear face coverings and follow social distancing rules. The Spanish government has ordered a 15-day state of emergency to bring down infection rates in Madrid, after a court overturned a partial lockdown imposed a week ago.
The pattern of rising infections following the loosening of lockdown restrictions is not limited to Europe, though.The pattern of rising infections following the loosening of lockdown restrictions is not limited to Europe, though.
Israel has imposed a new national lockdown after recording a record number of daily cases in recent weeks.Israel has imposed a new national lockdown after recording a record number of daily cases in recent weeks.
Other countries that have seen a resurgence of the virus include Peru, Canada and Russia.Other countries that have seen a resurgence of the virus include Peru, Canada and Russia.
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.
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.
Damage to the world's major economies is four times worse than the 2009 global financial crisis, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).Damage to the world's major economies is four times worse than the 2009 global financial crisis, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Meanwhile, 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.Meanwhile, 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.