Coronavirus latest: IMF predicts deep recession as global cases near grim milestone of 2 million
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A tally from the US-based Johns Hopkins University showed the number of reported cases worldwide have roughly doubled since April 2, reaching more than 1.9 million, while the global death toll stands at 119,653.
The Johns Hopkins online Covid-19 tracker had earlier recorded that worldwide cases had exceeded the 2 million milestone, but late Monday it revised the figure.
The United States has the most cases, with more than 33 per cent of the total from around the world, followed by Spain, Italy and China. Germany comes in fifth with over 130,000 confirmed cases.
The virus, which was first detected in Wuhan, China, late last year has morphed into a global health crisis that has threatened health systems and economies alike.
The epicentre of the virus has shifted from mainland China to Europe and now to the United States.