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

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.