Global COVID-19 tracker

China's coronavirus death toll mounted to 4,632 as the country revised figures in its epicentre Wuhan with 1,290 additional fatalities amid international criticism of under-reporting of COVID-19 data.

Hyderabad:The coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 22,50,751 and killed over 1,54,261 people across the world. More than 5,71,145 people have recovered so far.

President Donald Trump appears to be encouraging resistance to stay at home orders aimed at containing the coronavirus that has thrown millions of Americans out of work. But some governors say they badly need help from Washington in expanding testing before they can safely lift them.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning that the coronavirus pandemic is putting many of the world’s children “in jeopardy” and is urging families everywhere and leaders at all levels to “protect our children.”

Global COVID-19 tracker

The virus spreads by microscopic droplets from coughs or sneezes.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.

For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness including pneumonia and death. The vast majority of people recover.