Coronavirus Cases in the World: Once again cases of Coronavirus are increasing worldwide. For the first time since January, the number of dead has increased in the past week. For the fourth consecutive week, more cases of infections are coming. According to the latest WorldMeter data, there are 21,338,970 (more than 20 million) active cases of coronavirus worldwide and so far the virus has killed 2,728,064 people (Coronavirus in World Death Toll). Of course Vaccination is going on in many countries, but still the risk of virus seems to be increasing.
Due to which situation like the initial time of the epidemic has occurred. The total number of cases (Coronavirus in World Cases) has been 123,903,842 (more than 12 crores). The worst condition is that of the South American country of Brazil (Coronavirus in Brazil). Where active cases are more than 12 lakhs. The reason behind this is the lack of better leadership, the refusal of the lockdown of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and not taking the virus seriously. Due to which the situation has gone out of control.
Over 90 percent filled ICUs
According to CNN’s analysis, more than 90 per cent of ICUs in 16 of Brazil’s 26 states have been filled. While in every state this figure is 80 percent or more (Coronavirus in World Latest News). As of 20 March, a quarter of deaths worldwide have been reported in Brazil within ten days. Only 1.57 percent of the population in the country has been fully vaccinated. European countries have banned the AstraZeneca vaccine, after which the problems are increasing again. A month-long lockdown has been imposed in Paris, excluding schools and essential services. Which will affect 21 million people.
Italy imposed lockdown
On Monday, Italy has also imposed some restrictions in view of the increasing cases (Coronavirus List in the World). It is the first European country to introduce a nationwide lockdown. Now, more than 250 cases are being registered per one lakh people from almost every region. About 22,000 cases and 360 deaths are being recorded here every week. Germany has also extended the lockdown until 28 March. Some restrictions have also been abolished but bars, restaurants, gyms, vacation spots and non-essential services will remain closed till November. Protests are also being held here against the lockdown.
Nationwide lockdown in Poland as well
Poland has imposed a nationwide lockdown in Eastern Europe (Coronavirus in World Country Wise List). Here swimming pools, non-essential shops and cinema halls will remain closed. By the middle of April, children in the first to third grade will have to study only through the digital medium. Hungary has also imposed some restrictions. Here primary schools and nurseries will remain closed till 7 April. Apart from this, non-essential services and shops will be closed for two weeks. The total number of cases in America has exceeded 30 million. While the number of dead has increased to 555,314.
Vaccination affected by floods in Australia
The vaccination campaign is being affected by floods in Australia. The most populous state here, New South Wales, is completely submerged in water (Coronavirus in World All Country). In Asian countries, the Philippines, India and Pakistan are also growing rapidly. A day earlier, Pakistan has imposed a complete travel ban on 12 countries including South Africa, Rwanda and Tanzania to curb the growing cases of Coronavirus. There were 3667 new cases of COVID-19 infection here on Sunday, after which the total cases have exceeded 6.26 lakhs.
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