Published 13:23 IST, March 20th 2020

Countries in the world that are AFFECTED by Coronavirus; See the detailed world map

See the elaborate world map to check out the number of people affected in different countries in the world. The current number of confirmed cases is 245,630.

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Many countries in world are affected by COVID-19 and situation is w declared as a world pandemic by WHO.  Many countries are thus taking precautionary measures to avoid spre of this virus. Few countries have been locked down and many countries have been declared as St 3 coronavirus countries. Re on for detailed information about se countries. 

Lockdown countries

According to latest data, around 3426 people affected from CoVID-19 have died across European Union and UK. This has caused continent to be declared as  "epicentre of epidemic" by WHO. Four countries are w in a complete lockdown that includes European union member states of Italy, Spain, France and Belgium. Or countries that are observing maximum travel restrictions include China, Denmark, El Salvor, Ireland, New Zealand, and Poland. 

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St 3 coronavirus countries

St 3 coronavirus countries refer to countries that are termed as highest warning level issued, where all n-essential travel is strictly ordered to be avoided. warning was issued for countries with maximum virus spreing rate. This includes avoiding cruise travel as well. St 3 marked countries include -

  • China,
  • South Korea,
  • Iran,
  • Malaysia,
  • United Kingdom,
  • Ireland,
  • Europe (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Nerlands, rway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Mari, Vatican City)

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC visories as of March 18)

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Countries in world affected by Coronavirus

COVID-19 has reportedly spre to 180 countries around world including 1 international conveyance (i.e. Diamond Princess cruise ship harboured in Yokohama, Japan). Take a look at number of people affected in countries all over globe according to data source from WHO, reports show number of people affected in each country.  

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Im courtesy: WHO, Esri (Data depict numbers till March 19 as reflected on WHO website)

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Coronavirus affected countries

Here are latest reports as sourced from Bing/ Covidtracker on March 20. 

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How to identify symptoms of Coronavirus? 

Coronavirus affected people can observe respiratory symptoms which range from common cold to more severe diseases including SARS and MERS. Mild Symptoms include fever, fatigue, and dry cough. Some even experience body ache, nasal congestion, runny se, sore throat or diarrhoea. WHO reports that about 80% of people recover from disease. WHO says that older patients who have underlying issues of BP, diabetes, cardiovascular issues are more likely to develop serious illness from COVID-19.  severe symptoms include difficulty in breathing and sometimes pneumonia as well. However, people with fever, cough and breathing issues are vised to go for a check-up.

How to use masks?

Re on to kw how one should use a mask appropriately, as directed by WHO. 

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Basic safety measures for Coronavirus

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Coronavirus update: Latest update of March 20

Confirmed Cases- 245,630

Active cases - 147,145

Recovered cases - 88,437

Fatal cases - 10,048

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13:22 IST, March 20th 2020