Global COVID-19 tracker

So far the coronavirus pandemic has infected 19,99,019 and killed 1,26,708 people across the world. At the same time more than 4,78,932 people have recovered so far.

Hyderabad:The coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 19,99,019 and killed over 1,26,708 people across the world. More than 4,78,932 people have recovered so far.

China reported 46 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, 36 from overseas.

Of the 10 domestic cases, eight were in the province of Heilongjiang that borders on Russia where authorities have been rushing to stem a new outbreak among those traveling back to China.

Global COVID-19 tracker

Japan had 457 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing a national total to 8,100 as of Tuesday, as well as 712 others from a cruise ship quarantined near Tokyo earlier this year.

South Korea has reported 27 new cases of the coronavirus, its 14th day in a row in which the daily count came below 100, as infections continue to wane in the worst-hit city of Daegu and nearby areas.

US President Donald Trump has announced a new public-private partnership aimed at making as many as 60,000 ventilators available to patients in coronavirus hot spots.

The virus spreads by microscopic droplets from coughs or sneezes. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.