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Coronavirus: A visual guide to the pandemic Coronavirus: A visual guide to the pandemic
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Coronavirus has spread to more than 150 countries and claimed more than 8,000 lives. Coronavirus has spread to more than 150 countries and claimed nearly 9,000 lives.
There are now more than 200,000 confirmed cases, the majority outside China where the virus originated. There are now more than 220,000 confirmed cases, the majority outside China where the virus originated.
Europe is now at the centre of the crisis with cases and deaths increasing rapidly in several countries.Europe is now at the centre of the crisis with cases and deaths increasing rapidly in several countries.
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 a global pandemic1. The virus outbreak is a global pandemic
The rise in the number of daily confirmed cases internationally has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare its spread a global pandemic.The 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.
More than 80,000 people in China have been diagnosed with coronavirus since its emergence in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province, in December.More than 80,000 people in China have been diagnosed with coronavirus since its emergence in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province, in December.
But there are now more than 130,000 confirmed cases outside China, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University.But there are now more than 130,000 confirmed cases outside China, according to the latest figures from Johns 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.
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.
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 and cities and urged people to stay at home.Governments have halted flights from virus-hit nations, locked down towns and cities and urged people to stay at home.
President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency in the US and announced travel restrictions on several European countries, including the UK and Ireland, as well as China and Iran.President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency in the US and announced travel restrictions on several European countries, including the UK and Ireland, as well as China and Iran.
Many international conferences and sporting events have also been cancelled or postponed, including Six Nations rugby matches, Euro 2020 and the Copa America.Many international conferences and sporting events have also been cancelled or postponed, including Six Nations rugby matches, Euro 2020 and the Copa America.
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 more than 35,000 confirmed cases and a death toll of nearly 3,000.It has more than 35,000 confirmed cases and a death toll of nearly 3,000.
The majority of deaths have occurred in the northern Lombardy region, which contains the capital Milan. Hospitals there are reportedly at breaking point and retired doctors and nurses have been asked to return to work.The majority of deaths have occurred in the northern Lombardy region, which contains the capital Milan. Hospitals there are reportedly at breaking point and retired doctors and nurses have been asked to return to work.
The recent jump in deaths comes despite Italian authorities having already imposed stringent restrictions, closing nearly all shops, bars, hairdressers, restaurants and cafes.The recent jump in deaths comes despite Italian authorities having already imposed stringent restrictions, closing nearly all shops, bars, hairdressers, restaurants and cafes.
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.
Spain, which now has the third highest number of cases outside China, brought in a state of emergency on 14 March.Spain, which now has the third highest number of cases outside China, brought in a state of emergency on 14 March.
In the UK, confirmed cases stand at more than 2,600, and 104 people have died.In the UK, confirmed cases stand at more than 2,600, and 104 people have died.
On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a shift in strategy, urging everyone in the UK to avoid unnecessary social contact, work from home where possible, and stay away from pubs and restaurants.On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a shift in strategy, urging everyone in the UK to avoid unnecessary social contact, work from home where possible, and stay away from pubs and restaurants.
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 was rising until early March, but it has levelled off in the last couple of weeks.
The country still has the highest number of confirmed cases of any country and accounts for nearly 40% of all global cases.The country still has the highest number of confirmed cases of any country and accounts for nearly 40% of all 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 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.