An update from GlobalData Managing Epidemiologist Natasha Karim:
Globally, the total confirmed cases of Covid-19 have reached over 4,444,000, with over 302,000 deaths and 1,588,000 recoveries.
In Europe, the daily confirmed cases continue to decrease, while Latin America and North America continue to see a rise in daily cases. In Asia, daily cases continue to decrease in the majority of countries, while Russia continues to experience a surge in cases, ranking second in the world behind the US.
In Bangladesh, the first cases of coronavirus were confirmed in crowded refugee camps. Approximately 1 million refugees have taken shelter, raising concerns about how quickly the disease can spread through vulnerable communities.