COVID-19 death toll exceeds 100,000 globally

Brenda Kochevar

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Brenda Kochevar, Reporter

Today at 7:36:31 pm, Johns Hopkins University released the latest data for the coronavirus COVID-19.

The data is tracked in near real time and posted on their coronavirus COVID-19 dashboard.

Total coronavirus COVID-19 deaths are 102,764 worldwide.

Breakdown of Deaths:

  • Italy 18,849
  • United States 18,758
  • Spain 16,081
  • France 13,197
  • United Kingdom 8,958
  • Iran 4,232
  • Hubei China 3,216
  • remaining numbers here

Total coronavirus COVID-19 confirmed cases are 1,698,416 worldwide.

Breakdown of Confirmed Cases:

  • United States 501,419
  • Spain 158,273
  • Italy 147,577
  • France 125,931
  • Germany 122,171
  • China 83,003
  • United Kingdom 74,605
  • Iran 68,192
  • remaining numbers here

Total coronavirus COVID-19 recovered cases are 376,677 worldwide.

  • China 77,844
  • Spain 55,668
  • Germany 53,913
  • Iran 35,465
  • Italy 30,455
  • United States 29,078
  • France 25,195
  • remaining numbers here

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 recommendations to protect yourself and others:

  • Clean your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.  Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when soap and water are not available.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
  • Stay home as much as possible.
  • Maintain at least a six foot distance from people.
  • Stay home if you are ill.
  • Use a tissue or the inside of your elbow to cover coughs and sneezes. Discard tissues and immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Use a face mask if you are sick and around other people.
  • Clean and disinfect daily all surfaces that are touched frequently.