Coronavirus outbreak: A look at number of infected patients, death toll and cured people
There are more than 12,500 confirmed cases of the virus in over 75 countries outside China.
LAHORE (Web Desk) - Governments around the world are scrambling to contain the spread of COVID-19, which is growing globally even as transmission in China continues to show signs of slowing.
So far, over 93,000 cases have been diagnosed. More than 3,000 have died since the outbreak began in December; however over 50000 patients managed to fully recover.
There are more than 12,500 confirmed cases of the virus in over 75 countries and territories outside China. Over 700 of those cases are linked to the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
At least 220 people have died outside of China. Here are the countries that have reported most confirmed cases of the new coronavirus:
China - 80,380
As of March 3, a total of 80,151 people in China were confirmed as having been infected with the virus and at least 2,912 people have died, according to China’s National Health Commission.
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The city of Macau has confirmed 10 cases. Hong Kong reported 100 confirmed cases.
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China’s data continues to show the outbreak there slowing. There were 119 new confirmed cases to the end of March 3, compared with 125 the day before.
Iran - 2,336
At least 92 people have been confirmed dead in Iran because of the coronavirus as of March 4, according to the World Health Organization. Meanwhile, the total number of people diagnosed with the virus has risen to 2,336.
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Among prominent people who tested positive for the virus is Masoumeh Ebtekar, vice president of Iran for Women.
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India - 28
India also confirms new cases, bringing total number of cases to 28. India’s health minister has announced that 14 out of 21 Italian tourists have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Afghanistan - 1
After confirming the first case of coronavirus on February 24, the ministry of public health declared a state of emergency in the western province of Herat, which borders Iran.
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United Arab Emirates - 27
On February 1, the UAE became the first country in the Middle East to confirm cases of the coronavirus.
United States - 108
US has confirmed 108 cases of coronavirus. The cases in the US include those evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
Saudi Arabia - 1
Saudi Arabia’s health ministry announced the first coronavirus case.
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The victim travelled from Iran to the Gulf kingdom through Bahrain, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported.
Malaysia - 36
Malaysia has a total of 36 confirmed cases as of March 3.
On February 19, the country’s health ministry said 15 of the cases had recovered and been discharged from hospital.
Egypt - 2
Egypt reported its first confirmed case of the coronavirus on February 14. Officials said the infected person was a foreign national.
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Italy - 2,502
As of March 3, the number of confirmed cases in Italy stood at 2,502, mostly centred in the country’s north. The death toll is 79.
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Japan - 293 and 706
A total of 705 people on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship docked at Yokohama had tested positive for the virus as of February 27. Four elderly people who were on the ship have died.
Japan does not include the people on board as part of its national tally, in accordance with WHO guidance. The national tally is 271 as of March 2, including 12 deaths.
Lebanon – 13
The first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Lebanon on February 21 after a woman arriving from Iran tested positive.
South Korea - 5,621
South Korea has the most number of reported cases outside China. Some 33 people have died from the infection in the country.
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South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in has called off a mid-March trip to the UAE, Egypt and Turkey because of the coronavirus, according to the presidential Blue House.
Greece - 8
Greece’s health ministry has confirmed one more case on March 3, bringing the total number of infected people in the country to eight.
The new case in the second city of Thessaloniki is a Greek citizen who is closely related to an earlier infected person.
Other countries that have confirmed cases of coronavirus
Western Pacific Region
European Region
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South-East Asia Region
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Region of the Americas
African Region
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:
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Wash your hands frequently
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain social distancing
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.
Practice respiratory hygiene
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.
Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider
Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.
Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading
Follow the guidance outlined above.
Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and slight runny nose, until you recover. Why? Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible COVID-19 and other viruses.
If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call in advance and tell your provider of any recent travel or contact with travelers. Why? Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also help to prevent possible spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.
