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Coronavirus - a fast-moving infection originating in China - has spread to more than 110 countries and claimed more than 4,600 lives.Coronavirus - a fast-moving infection originating in China - has spread to more than 110 countries and claimed more than 4,600 lives.
While the vast majority of cases are in China, the virus is now spreading faster outside the country than within. Italy, so far, has the highest number of confirmed infections outside China.While the vast majority of cases are in China, the virus is now spreading faster outside the country than within. Italy, so far, has the highest number of confirmed infections outside China.
This series of maps and charts that will help you understand what is going on.This series of maps and charts that will help you understand what is going on.
1. The virus outbreak is now a pandemic1. The virus outbreak is now a pandemic
A rise in the number of daily confirmed cases of the new coronavirus internationally has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare its spread a global pandemic.A rise in the number of daily confirmed cases of the new coronavirus internationally has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare its spread a global pandemic.
This is when an infectious disease is passing easily from person to person in many parts of the world at the same time.This is when an infectious disease is passing easily from person to person in many parts of the world at the same time.
WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that outside China, the number of cases of the virus, which causes pneumonia-like symptoms, increased 13-fold in two weeks.WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that outside China, the number of cases of the virus, which causes pneumonia-like symptoms, increased 13-fold in two weeks.
More than 80,900 people in China have been infected with coronavirus since its emergence in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province, in December.More than 80,900 people in China have been infected with coronavirus since its emergence in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province, in December.
But there are now also 43,500 cases outside the country, according to WHO figures.But there are now also 43,500 cases outside the country, according to WHO figures.
After China - Italy, Iran and South Korea have had the largest outbreaks, with about 12,400, 9,000 and 7,800 cases respectively.After China - Italy, Iran and South Korea have had the largest outbreaks, with about 12,400, 9,000 and 7,800 cases respectively.
In response, countries around the world are ramping up measures to try to slow the virus's spread.In response, countries around the world are ramping up measures to try to slow the virus's spread.
Governments have halted flights from virus-hit nations, locked down towns, urged people to stay at home and suspended major sporting and social events.Governments have halted flights from virus-hit nations, locked down towns, urged people to stay at home and suspended major sporting and social events.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced travel restrictions on 26 European countries.US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced travel restrictions on 26 European countries.
The measures apply to travellers from countries which are members of the Schengen border-free travel area. This is in addition to China and Iran.The measures apply to travellers from countries which are members of the Schengen border-free travel area. This is in addition to China and Iran.
A number of international conferences and sporting events have also been cancelled, including Six Nations rugby matches.A number of international conferences and sporting events have also been cancelled, including Six Nations rugby matches.
2. Italy has the most recorded cases outside China2. Italy has the most recorded cases outside China
As of 12 March, Italy had the most cases outside of China, overtaking South Korea and Iran.As of 12 March, Italy had the most cases outside of China, overtaking South Korea and Iran.
It has more than 12,400 confirmed cases and a death toll of about 830.It has more than 12,400 confirmed cases and a death toll of about 830.
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Italian authorities have imposed stringent restrictions on citizens, closing nearly all shops, bars, hairdressers, restaurants and cafes until 25 March in a bid to halt the virus's spread.Italian authorities have imposed stringent restrictions on citizens, closing nearly all shops, bars, hairdressers, restaurants and cafes until 25 March in a bid to halt the virus's spread.
The country's schools, gyms, museums, nightclubs and other venues have already been shut and people have been ordered to stay home and seek permission for essential travel.The country's schools, gyms, museums, nightclubs and other venues have already been shut and people have been ordered to stay home and seek permission for essential travel.
A number of airlines, including British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair, have cancelled Italy flights until the start of April.A number of airlines, including British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair, have cancelled Italy flights until the start of April.
3. Numbers across Europe are also rising3. Numbers across Europe are also rising
Numbers in other European countries have also been increasing during the last week.Numbers in other European countries have also been increasing during the last week.
France, Spain and Germany now have about 2,000 cases each.France, Spain and Germany now have about 2,000 cases each.
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that up to 70% of the country's population - some 58 million people - could contract coronavirus.Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that up to 70% of the country's population - some 58 million people - could contract coronavirus.
However, some German virologists dispute the high figure, suggesting a worst-case scenario of 40,000 cases.However, some German virologists dispute the high figure, suggesting a worst-case scenario of 40,000 cases.
In the UK, where cases stand at 460, the government is expected to announce later that it is stepping up its coronavirus response. In the UK, where cases stand at 590, the government is expected to announce later that it is stepping up its coronavirus response.
It is anticipated the UK will switch to tactics aimed at delaying its spread, rather than containing it, when the government's emergency committee meets.It is anticipated the UK will switch to tactics aimed at delaying its spread, rather than containing it, when the government's emergency committee meets.
4. China still has by far the most cases4. China still has by far the most cases
The number of overall coronavirus cases in China has been rising since January, but has been levelling off in recent days.The number of overall coronavirus cases in China has been rising since January, but has been levelling off in recent days.
The country still accounts for about 80,900 of the 124,500 global cases - and thousands more Chinese citizens are under medical observation.The country still accounts for about 80,900 of the 124,500 global cases - and thousands more Chinese citizens are under medical observation.
Government and regional officials have imposed tight restrictions in a bid to reduce infections, including cancelling flights, closing schools and workplaces and ordering some cities to go into lockdown.Government and regional officials have imposed tight restrictions in a bid to reduce infections, including cancelling flights, closing schools and workplaces and ordering some cities to go into lockdown.
The country is now tightening travel restrictions to try and prevent imported cases, so all international arrivals in the capital Beijing will have to be quarantined for two weeksThe country is now tightening travel restrictions to try and prevent imported cases, so all international arrivals in the capital Beijing will have to be quarantined for two weeks
The origins of the coronavirus have been linked to illegally traded wildlife at the seafood market in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, where the outbreak began. The exact source has not yet been identified.The origins of the coronavirus have been linked to illegally traded wildlife at the seafood market in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, where the outbreak began. The exact source has not yet been identified.