Coronavirus outbreak: Number of deaths across globe surpasses death toll in China

death toll from vel coronavirus has reportedly exceeded worldwide than number of deaths in mainland China. According to figures from  World Health Organization and public health ncies, COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 6,400 worldwide and infected over 169,000 which is 127 per cent higher than China where outbreak originated as per media reports.

According to reports, health experts have indicated that China’s containment efforts to control spre of vel coronavirus have proved to be effective as new cases dipped exceedingly over past few weeks. It is very clear that actions taken in China have almost brought to an end ir first wave of infections, Dr Benjamin Cowling, an infectious disease expert at Hong Kong University, told international media reporters. He said that at least 16 hospitals that were built to handle soaring cases of coronavirus have w been shut in China after discharging patients that have recovered.

Italy as of Sunday reported 368 new deaths within 24 hours from  coronavirus outbreak as country's death toll hit 1,809. number of cases that tested positive to COVID-19 rose to 24,747 from 21,157 on Saturday,  country's civil protection authority said in media report emphasizing grave situation country was facing.  

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Panic at US airport

Countries worldwide stepped up containment efforts by restricting movements of people to stem transmission of disease. Spain became second European country to impose a nationwide lockdown after 2,000 new cases were confirmed and number of reported deaths doubled as per media reports.

In Iran, over 100 people were reported de in a matter of 24 hours on March 16, spiking confirmed cases to an alarming 14,000. Manila, capital of Philippines sealed its 12 million residents in an abrupt measure amid spre of coronavirus, confirmed media reports. In United States, re has been a state of panic at airport due to strict health screening procedures for returning citizens from Europe, a media report mentioned.

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