Global coronavirus cases nearing 900,000.
Total cases | Deaths | Total cases | Deaths | ||
Global | 887,067 | 44, 264 | |||
US | 190,740 (21.5%) | 4,127 (9.3%) | China | 82,361 (9.3%) | 3,316 (7.5%) |
Italy | 110,574 (12.5%) | 13,155 (29.7%) | Germany | 74,508 (8.4%) | 821 (1.9%) |
Spain | 102,136 (11.5%) | 9,053 (20.5%) | India | 1,631 (0.18%) | 45 (0.10%) |
Source: John Hopkins University & Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center, updated at 1:30 PM EST
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(Dr. Sandhya Sukumaran is a globally renowned public health expert focusing on zoonotic diseases and One Health. Based in Washington, DC, she engages in consultancies for international organizations like WHO, World Bank, and FAO as well as advises governments and other forums.)
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