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Coronavirus - a fast-moving infection originating in China - has spread to more than 145 countries and claimed more than 6,400 lives. Coronavirus has spread to more than 150 countries and claimed more than 7,000 lives.
There are now more cases around the world than there are inside China, where the spread of new cases has slowed down in recent days. Italy, so far, has the highest number of confirmed infections outside China. There are now more cases around the world than there are inside China, where the virus originated.
Italy, so far, has the highest number of confirmed infections outside China.
This series of maps and charts will help you understand what is going on.This series of maps and charts will help you understand what is going on.
1. The virus outbreak is now a pandemic 1. The virus outbreak is 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. A rise in the number of daily confirmed cases 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 director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has said Europe is now at the centre of the global outbreak.WHO director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has said Europe is now at the centre of the global outbreak.
About 81,000 people in China have been diagnosed with coronavirus since its emergence in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province, in December. More than 81,000 people in China have been diagnosed with coronavirus since its emergence in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province, in December.
But there are more than 87,000 confirmed cases outside China, according to the latest figures from John Hopkins University. But there are more than 100,000 confirmed cases outside China, according to the latest figures from John Hopkins University.
However, the actual number of people with coronavirus internationally is thought to be a much higher number - as many of those with mild symptoms have not been tested and counted.However, the actual number of people with coronavirus internationally is thought to be a much higher number - as many of those with mild symptoms have not been tested and counted.
After China, Italy has the highest number of confirmed cases, with almost 25,000. Europe has become the new "epicentre" of the pandemic. After China, Italy has the highest number of confirmed cases, with almost 28,000. Europe has become the new "epicentre" of the pandemic.
Iran and South Korea also have significant outbreaks, with around 14,000 and 8,000 known cases respectively. Iran and South Korea also have significant outbreaks, with more than 14,000 and 9,000 known cases respectively.
In response to the virus's spread, countries around the world are ramping up measures to try to slow it down.In response to the virus's spread, countries around the world are ramping up measures to try to slow it down.
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 has declared a national emergency, freeing up to $50bn (£40bn) in relief funds.US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency, freeing up to $50bn (£40bn) in relief funds.
He has also announced travel restrictions on European countries. The measures - originally only applying to non-Americans travelling from countries which are members of the Schengen border-free travel area - have been extended to include the UK and Ireland from Tuesday. The restrictions are in addition to those applying to China and Iran.He has also announced travel restrictions on European countries. The measures - originally only applying to non-Americans travelling from countries which are members of the Schengen border-free travel area - have been extended to include the UK and Ireland from Tuesday. The restrictions are in addition to those applying 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.
To better co-ordinate the global response, leaders of the world's richest economies - the G7 group - will hold a crisis summit via videoconference on Monday.
2. Italy has the most recorded cases outside China2. Italy has the most recorded cases outside China
Italy currently has the most confirmed cases outside China, having overtaken both South Korea and Iran.Italy currently has the most confirmed cases outside China, having overtaken both South Korea and Iran.
It has almost 25,000 confirmed cases and a death toll of about 1,800. It has almost 28,000 confirmed cases and a death toll of about 2,000.
Italian authorities have imposed stringent restrictions, closing nearly all shops, bars, hairdressers, restaurants and cafes until 25 March.Italian authorities have imposed stringent restrictions, closing nearly all shops, bars, hairdressers, restaurants and cafes until 25 March.
Schools, gyms, museums, nightclubs and other venues have also been shut, and people have been ordered to stay home and seek permission for essential travel.Schools, gyms, museums, nightclubs and other venues have also 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
European countries have seen steep rises in infections and deaths, and the region has become the new epicentre of the crisis.European countries have seen steep rises in infections and deaths, and the region has become the new epicentre of the crisis.
As well as Italy, Spain, France and Germany now have thousands of confirmed cases each.As well as Italy, Spain, France and Germany now have thousands of confirmed cases each.
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that up to 70% of its population - some 58 million people - could contract coronavirus.Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that up to 70% of its 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 Spain, a state of emergency came into force on Saturday, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warning that the number of confirmed cases in the country could top 10,000 next week.In Spain, a state of emergency came into force on Saturday, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warning that the number of confirmed cases in the country could top 10,000 next week.
In the UK, where cases stand at 1,372, the government has told those with a high temperature or new, persistent cough to self-isolate for a week as it steps up its response. In the UK confirmed cases stand at more than 1,500. On Monday Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a shift in strategy, urging everyone in the UK to avoid unnecessary social contacts, to work from home where possible, and to stay away from pubs and restaurants.
The UK has switched to tactics aimed at delaying the virus's spread, rather than containing it.
4. China still has the most cases4. China still has the most cases
The number of overall coronavirus cases in China has been rising since January, but has been levelling off over the last couple of weeks.The number of overall coronavirus cases in China has been rising since January, but has been levelling off over the last couple of weeks.
The country still has the highest number of confirmed cases of any country and accounts for about 81,000 of the 164,800 global cases. The country still has the highest number of confirmed cases of any country and accounts for about 81,000 of the 173,000 global cases.
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 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.