KATHMANDU: The US has now passed six million of COVID-19 cases – almost a quarter of the world’s total, according to latest figures collated by Johns Hopkins University.
According to the data, the country reported one million new infections in less than a month. More than 183,000 people have now died.
In the UK, France and Spain, the infection rate dropped compared with Sunday’s figures – but the tallies may be readjusted later on.
It comes as children across Europe prepare to return to schools this week.
The total number of confirmed cases across the world has now surpassed 25 million, with more than 846,000 Covid-19 related deaths.
The true number of cases is likely to be significantly higher, because many people who have had the infection but did not show symptoms have not been tested.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the emergency authorization of vaccines requires a “great deal of seriousness and reflection”. (With inputs from Agencies)
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