Coronavirus Infections Spread to 8 New Countries Overnight – 102 Countries Worldwide

COVID-19 Coronavirus Map March 8

Coronavirus Map: Distribution of COVID-19 cases as of March 8, 2020. Credit: WHO

Note: There is now a newer Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation Report 49.

WHO Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation Report 48

  • 8 new countries/territories/areas (Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Faroe Islands, French Guiana, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, and Republic of Moldova) have reported cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.
  • Over 100 countries have now reported laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19.
  • WHO has issued a consolidated package of existing preparedness and response guidance for countries to enable them to slow and stop COVID-19 transmission and save lives. WHO is urging all countries to prepare for the potential arrival of COVID-19 by readying emergency response systems; increasing capacity to detect and care for patients; ensuring hospitals have the space, supplies, and necessary personnel; and developing life-saving medical interventions.

Risk Assessment

China: Very High

Regional Level: Very High

Global Level: Very High

Coronavirus Situation in Numbers

Globally

    • 105,586 confirmed cases (3735 new)

China

    • 80,859 confirmed cases (46 new)
    • 3,100 deaths (27 new)

Outside of China

    • 24,727 confirmed cases (3610 new)
    • 101 countries/territories (8 new)
    • 484 deaths (71 new)

Countries, territories or areas with reported laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths, March 8, 2020

Country/Territory/AreaConfirmed Cases
China80859
Republic of Korea7134
Italy5883
Iran5823
Germany795
France706
International (Cruise Ship in Japan)706
Spain430
Japan408
Switzerland264
United States of America213
United Kingdom210
Netherlands188
Belgium169
Sweden161
Norway147
Singapore138
Austria104
Malaysia93
Australia74
Greece66
Kuwait62
Canada57
Bahrain56
Iraq54
Thailand50
Egypt48
Iceland45
United Arab Emirates45
India34
Denmark31
Lebanon28
San Marino27
Czech Republic26
Israel25
Portugal21
Vietnam21
Brazil19
Finland19
Ireland19
Algeria17
Oman16
Palestinian Territory16
Ecuador14
Romania13
Georgia12
Slovenia12
Qatar12
Croatia11
Estonia10
Argentina9
Azerbaijan9
Hungary7
Mexico7
Russian Federation7
Saudi Arabia7
Belarus6
Peru6
Philippines6
Poland6
Chile5
Costa Rica5
French Guiana5
New Zealand5
Pakistan5
Afghanistan4
Senegal4
Malta3
North Macedonia3
Slovakia3
Bosnia and Herzegovina2
Bulgaria2
Cambodia2
Cameroon2
Indonesia2
Luxembourg2
Maldives2
Martinique2
Morocco2
Saint Martin2
South Africa2
Andorra1
Armenia1
Bhutan1
Colombia1
Dominican Republic1
Faroe Islands1
Gibraltar1
Holy See1
Jordan1
Latvia1
Liechtenstein1
Lithuania1
Monaco1
Nepal1
Nigeria1
Republic of Moldova1
Saint Barthélemy1
Serbia1
Sri Lanka1
Togo1
Tunisia1
Ukraine1
Total105586

Recommendations and Advice for the Public

If you are not in an area where COVID-19 is spreading, or if you have not traveled from one of those areas or have not been in close contact with someone who has and is feeling unwell, your chances of getting it are currently low. However, it’s understandable that you may feel stressed and anxious about the situation. It’s a good idea to get the facts to help you accurately determine your risks so that you can take reasonable precautions.

Your healthcare provider, your national public health authority and your employer are all potential sources of accurate information on COVID-19 and whether it is in your area. It is important to be informed of the situation where you live and take appropriate measures to protect yourself.

If you are in an area where there is an outbreak of COVID-19 you need to take the risk of infection seriously. Follow the advice issued by national and local health authorities. Although for most people COVID-19 causes only mild illness, it can make some people very ill. More rarely, the disease can be fatal. Older people, and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes) appear to be more vulnerable.

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