More COVID-19 cases, deaths reported in the rest of world than in China: WHO

re have w been more COVID-19 cases and deaths in rest of world than in China, World Health Organization said Monday.

"More cases and deaths have w been reported in rest of world than in China," WHO chief Tedros ham Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva, without providing latest numbers.

According to an AFP tally based on official sources, more than 169,710 cases have been recorded in 142 countries and territories. death toll stood at 6,640.

worst affected countries in terms of fatalities are mainland China, with 3,213 deaths, Italy with 1,809 deaths, 853 in Iran and 297 in Spain.