Friday at 10:32:31 p.m., 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.

Maricopa County remains in the nationwide “Top 50 Confirmed Cases by County” with 3,972 confirmed cases – an increase of 1,002 cases since last week.

Total COVID-19 confirmed cases are 3,344,402 worldwide.

Total COVID-19 confirmed cases on April 24 was 2,790,985 worldwide.

Breakdown of Confirmed Cases:

• United States 1,103,781  (was 890,524 on April 24)
• Spain 213,435
• Italy 207,428
• United Kingdom 178,685
• France 167,305
• Germany 164,077
• Turkey 122,392
• Russia 114,431
• Iran 95,646
• Brazil 92,202
• China 83,959
• Canada 56,343
• remaining numbers here

Total COVID-19 deaths are 238,787 worldwide.

Total COVID-19 deaths on April 24 was 195,920 worldwide.

Breakdown of Deaths:

• United States 65,068 (was 51,017 on April 24)
• Italy 28,236
• United Kingdom 27,510
• France 24,594
• Spain 24,543
• Belgium 7,703
• Germany 6,736
• Brazil 6,412
• Iran 6,091
• Netherlands 4,893
• Hubei China 4,512
• remaining numbers here

Total coronavirus COVID-19 recovered cases are 1,053,419 worldwide.

Total coronavirus COVID-19 recovered cases on April 24 were 781,382 worldwide.

• United States 164,015 (was 96,677 on April 24)
• Germany 126,900
• Spain 112,050
• China 78,580
• Italy 78,249
• Iran 76,318
• Turkey 53,808
• France 51,124
• remaining numbers here

Total tested in the U.S. is 6,551,810.

Total tested in Arizona is 74,879 (was 58,697 on April 24.)

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.