Coronavirus World Map: 1,051,635 Confirmed Cases; 203 Countries; 56,985 Deaths

Note: There is now a newer Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation Report 76.

WHO Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation Report 75

• One new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours: Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
• As worldwide cases climb above 1 million and deaths over 50,000, Dr. Tedros stressed that the best way for countries to end restrictions and ease their economic effects was to attack the virus with an aggressive and comprehensive package of measures.
• WHO has released new technical guidance recommending universal access to public hand hygiene stations and making their use obligatory on entering and leaving any public or private commercial building and any public transport facility. It also recommends that healthcare facilities improve access to and practice of hand hygiene.
• WHO/Europe has received a €30 million contribution from the European Commission for 6 WHO European Region Member States –Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine –to meet immediate needs in their responses to COVID-19.

Risk Assessment

Global Level: Very High

Coronavirus Situation in Numbers

Globally

• 1,051,635 confirmed cases (79,332 new)
• 56,985 deaths (6,664 new)

Western Pacific Region

• 110,362 confirmed cases (1,432 new)
• 3,809 deaths (49 new)

European Region

• 583,141 confirmed cases (41,333 new)
• 42,334 deaths (5,231 new)

South-East Asia

• 6,528 confirmed cases (647 new)
• 267 deaths (22 new)

Eastern Mediterranean Region

• 65,903 confirmed cases (3,667 new)
• 3,592 deaths (154 new)

Regions of the Americas

• 279,543 confirmed cases (32,070 new)
• 6,802 deaths (1,202 new)

African Region

• 5,446 confirmed cases (183 new)
• 170 deaths (6 new)

Countries, territories or areas with reported laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths, April 4, 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).

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