coronavirus update

Here are the countries that have so far confirmed coronavirus cases: NEWS  / HEALTH United States - 939,249 cases, 53,934 deaths  Spain - 223,759 cases, 22,902 deaths Italy - 195,351 cases, 26,384 deaths France - 161,644 cases, 22,648 deaths Germany - 156,513 cases, 5,877 deaths United Kingdom - 149,569 cases, 20,381 deaths Turkey - 107,773 cases, 2,706 deaths Iran - 89,328 cases, 5,650 deaths  China - 83,909 cases, 4,636 deaths Russia - 74,588 cases, 681 deaths  Brazil - 59,324 cases, 4,057 deaths Canada - 45,493 cases, 2,549 deaths Belgium - 45,325 cases, 6,917 deaths Netherlands - 37,384 cases, 4,424 deaths Switzerland - 28,894 cases, 1,599 deaths India - 26,496 cases, 825 deaths Peru - 25,331 cases, 700 deaths Portugal - 23,392 cases, 880 deaths Ecuador - 22,719 cases, 576 deaths Ireland - 18,561 cases,  1,063 deaths Sweden - 18,177 cases, 2,192 deaths Saudi ...

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus        Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following: Wash your hands frequently Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why?  Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Why?  When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, inc...