Second week of over a half million new global COVID-19 cases – 1 million confirmed cases in U.S.

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Brenda Kochevar

Brenda Kochevar, Reporter
May 2, 2020

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.