
Brenda Kochevar
Global COVID-19 Update May 9
May 9 at 7:32:36 a.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 5,525 confirmed cases – an increase of 1,553 cases since last week.
Total COVID-19 confirmed cases are 3,965,863 worldwide.
Total COVID-19 confirmed cases on May 2 was 3,344,402 worldwide.
Breakdown of Confirmed Cases:
United States 1,286,833 (was 1,103,781 on May 2)
Spain 222,857
Italy 217,185
United Kingdom 212,629
Russia 198,676
France 176,202
Germany 170,588
Brazil 146,894
Turkey 135,569
Iran 106,220
China 83,976
Canada 67,674
remaining numbers here
Total COVID-19 deaths are 275,527 worldwide.
Total COVID-19 deaths on May 2 was 238,787 worldwide.
Breakdown of Deaths:
United States 77,280 (was 65,068 on May 2)
United Kingdom 31,316
Italy 30,201
Spain 26,299
France 26,233
Brazil 10,037
Belgium 8,581
Germany 7,510
Iran 6,589
Netherlands 5,440
Canada 4,697
China 4,637
remaining numbers here
Total coronavirus COVID-19 recovered cases are 1,335,535 worldwide.
Total coronavirus COVID-19 recovered cases on May 2 were 1,053,419 worldwide.
United States 198,993 (was 164,015 on May 2)
Germany 143,300
Spain 131,148
Italy 99,023
Turkey 86,396
Iran 85,064
China 79,056
Brazil 59,297
France 55,892
remaining numbers here
Total test results in the U.S. is 8,408,788 (was 6,551,810 on May 2.)
Total tested in Arizona is 119,907 (was 74,879 on May 2.)
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.