Hyderabad: The coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 34,01,189 and killed over 2,39,604 people across the world. More than 10,81,639 people have recovered so far.
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.
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South Korea has reported six fresh cases of the new coronavirus, continuing a month-long streak of below 100.
Infections continue to wane in the hardest-hit city of Daegu, where no new cases were detected.
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Figures released by South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday brought national figures to 10,780 cases and 250 virus-related deaths.
At least 1,081 cases have been linked to international arrivals, but these cases have also declined in recent weeks as the government strengthened border controls, such as enforcing 14-day quarantines on all passengers coming from overseas.
President Donald Trump says he’s hoping that the total number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States will be below 1,00,000.
Even that, he acknowledged on Friday, is a "horrible number".
Trump’s predictions of the expected US death toll have changed over time, and he repeatedly has used high estimates to make the case that his administration’s actions, especially his decision to restrict travel from China, have saved lives. His actions have been challenged by the state, local and public health officials who have complained about shortages of testing supplies and safety gear for doctors and nurses.
On March 29, Dr Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, revealed models projecting the deaths of 1,00,000 to 2,40,000 Americans, assuming social distancing efforts were ongoing.
