Global virus death toll tops 12,000
Last updated on: 21 March,2020 11:31 pm
Global virus death toll tops 12,000
PARIS (AFP) - Deaths from the coronavirus pandemic topped 12,000 across the globe at 1710 GMT on Saturday, according to a tally compiled from official figures.
A total of 12,592 people have died, most in Europe (7,199) and Asia (3,459). With 4,825 deaths, Italy has a higher toll than even China (3,255) where the outbreak began late last year.