754,948 coronavirus cases globally, death toll at 36,571: WHO

Geneva, [Switzerland], Apr 01 (Sputnik/ANI): There are 754,948 people worldwide who have been infected with the coronavirus announced the World Health Organization adding that 36,571 have died from it so far.

The virus has spread to more than 200 countries and territories since it emerged in China in late December, according to the latest figures published on the WHO website. Europe is the world’s worst-hit area, with more than half of all cases.

Africa has the smallest share of confirmed infections — 0.5 per cent of the total. The global health authority has assessed the risk from the outbreak as “very high,” after admitting that it could overwhelm the health systems of some countries. (Sputnik/ANI) 

Italy registers 837 COVID-19 deaths, 2,107 new cases over past 24 hours

Paris [Italy], April 01 (Sputnik/ANI): Italy has registered 837 deaths caused by COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, and the number of new cases has increased by 2,107, Angelo Borrelli, the head of the National Civil Protection Department, said on Tuesday.

“Today the number of cases currently positive is 77,635 with an increase of 2,107 since yesterday,” Borrelli said at a press conference. “We, unfortunately, registered 837 deaths,” he added.

According to a press statement of the Civil Protection Department, Italy ‘s total case count amounts to 105,792, with 12,428 fatalities.

France records nearly 7,500 COVID-19 cases over past 24 Hours

Paris [France], April 1 (Sputnik/ANI): France ‘s number of COVID-19 cases has increased by nearly 7,500 and currently amounts to 52,128, Jerome Salomon, the head of the national public health service, said on Tuesday.

“Since March 1, 3,523 people have died in hospitals. As many as 9,044 persons have been discharged from hospitals after recovering, since the same date … The total number of confirmed cases amounts to 52,128,” Salomon said at a briefing.

“As many as 22,757 people are currently hospitalized with the coronavirus … As of this evening, there are 5,565 critical cases, these people have to receive treatment in life-support departments,” he added.

According to the official, 60 percent of those hospitalized are from 60 to 80 years old, while those under the age of 60 account for 34 percent of all hospitalized people. (Sputnik/ANI)