Over 2 million COVID-19 cases globally, U.S. tops death toll

Brenda Kochevar, Reporter

Today at 6:38:27 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 confirmed cases are 2,157,108 worldwide.

Breakdown of Confirmed Cases:

  • United States 670
  • Spain 182,948
  • Italy 168,941
  • France 147,091
  • Germany 137,698
  • United Kingdom 104,146
  • China 83,428
  • Iran 77,995
  • Turkey 74,193
  • remaining numbers here

Total coronavirus COVID-19 deaths are 142,047 worldwide.

Breakdown of Deaths:

  • United States 33,101
  • Italy 22,170
  • Spain 19,215
  • France 17,920
  • United Kingdom 13,729
  • Iran 4,869
  • Belguim 4,857
  • Germany 4,057
  • Netherlands 3,315
  • Hubei China 3,222
  • remaining numbers here

Total coronavirus COVID-19 recovered cases are 543,732 worldwide.

  • China 78,418
  • Germany 77,000
  • Spain 74,797
  • United States 55,947
  • Iran 52,229
  • Italy 40,164
  • France 33,327
  • remaining numbers here

Total tested in the U.S. is 3,401,064.

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

  • Use a cloth face covering.
  • 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.