COVID-19 World Map: 1,133,758 Confirmed Cases; 203 Countries; 62,784 Deaths

WHO Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation Report 76

One new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours: Falkland Islands (Malvinas).

The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Etienne, on Friday, called for the collaboration of the private sector with countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to tackle COVID-19. More details can be found here.

PAHO has launched a new searchable database that contains the latest guidance and research on the COVID-19 pandemic from the Americas and affected countries worldwide.

As China emerges from a 2 month containment phase and moves into the mitigation stage, its experience is helping countries currently at the start of the COVID-19 cycle to plan their responses better. This is explored in an interview with WHO Representative to China, Dr. Gauden Galea, which is available here.

Risk Assessment

Global Level: Very High

Coronavirus Situation in Numbers

Globally

• 1,133,758 confirmed cases (82,061 new)
• 62,784 deaths (5,798 new)

Western Pacific Region

• 111,396 confirmed cases (1,034 new)
• 3,838 deaths (29 new)

European Region

• 621,407 confirmed cases (38,266 new)
• 46,416 deaths (4,082 new)

South-East Asia

• 7,816 confirmed cases (1,288 new)
• 302 deaths (35 new)

Eastern Mediterranean Region

• 70,293 confirmed cases (4,328 new)
• 3,794 deaths (201 new)

Regions of the Americas

• 315,714 confirmed cases (36,171 new)
• 8,187 deaths (1,385 new)

African Region

• 6,420 confirmed cases (974 new)
• 236 deaths (66 new)

Countries, territories or areas with reported laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths, April 5, 2020

Recommendations and Advice for the Public

If you are not in an area where COVID-19 is spreading or have not traveled from an area where COVID-19 is spreading or have not been in contact with an infected patient, your risk of infection is low. It is understandable that you may feel anxious about the outbreak. Get the facts from reliable sources to help you accurately determine your risks so that you can take reasonable precautions (see Frequently Asked Questions). Seek guidance from WHO, your healthcare provider, your national public health authority or your employer for accurate information on COVID-19 and whether COVID-19 is circulating where you live. It is important to be informed of the situation and take appropriate measures to protect yourself and your family (see Protection measures for everyone).

If you are in an area where there are cases of COVID-19 you need to take the risk of infection seriously. Follow the advice of WHO and guidance issued by national and local health authorities. For most people, COVID-19 infection will cause mild illness however, it can make some people very ill and, in some people, it can be fatal. Older people, and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease or diabetes) are at risk for severe disease (See Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading).