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COVID-19 cases hit one million globally

More than a million cases of coronavirus have been registered globally - another grim milestone as the world grapples with the spreading pandemic.
 
The latest figures from Johns Hopkins University in the US came hours after news emerged that the number of coronavirus cases in Jamaica had increased to 47.
 
According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 51,000 people have died and more than 208,000 have recovered from the coronavirus. 
 
The US accounts for the most cases; Italy the highest death toll.
 
The disease, COVID-19, first emerged in central China three months ago.
 
Though the tally kept by Johns Hopkins records one million confirmed cases, the actual number is thought to be much higher.
 
It took a month and a half for the first 100,000 cases to be registered. 
 
A million was reached after a doubling in cases over the last week.
 
Nearly a quarter of cases have been registered in the United States, while Europe accounts for around half.
 
Spain on Thursday said 950 people had died in the previous 24 hours - thought to be the highest number of deaths of any country in one day.
 
The number of confirmed Spanish cases rose from 102,136 on Wednesday to 110,238 - an eight per cent rise that is similar to the rate recorded in previous days. 
 
Authorities believe the virus is now peaking and say they expect to see a drop in figures in the days ahead.
 


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