Ever growing- Global number of coronavirus victims crosses 600000 mark
The rapidly expanding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (SARS–CoV-2) acute respiratory pandemic is growing at a rapid pace and has assaulted all aspects of daily life.
A major fear of most governments and individuals is the heavy impact on the health care delivery system.
Increasing need for diagnostic testing facilities, inadequate protective supplies for frontline providers and first responders, and limited hospital capacity—including intensive care—have all conspired to create an environment compared to warfare.
Meanwhile the global number of COVID-19 cases surpassed the 600,000 mark.The latest global total stands at 659,367, according to the Johns Hopkins online dashboard.
Out of this the US number topping with 120,000 cases.New York is the main US epicenter of disease activity but cases are surging in several other states and cities as well.Roughly 18,000 cases and 400 deaths were reported in the United States yesterday, with several locations reporting high numbers today.
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