GlobalData Epidemiologist Report: Americas account for more than 50% of new Covid-19 cases globally – numbers continue to grow in India

31 May

Globally, the total confirmed cases of Covid-19 have reached over 5,831,000 with over 360,000 deaths and 2,430,000 recoveries.

South America continues to have the highest number of daily confirmed new cases, accounting for over 30% of global daily cases.

North America has the second highest number of daily confirmed new cases, accounting for over 20% of global daily cases.

However, the daily incidence rate in North America has been declining.

India has reported its highest daily totals over the last few days as the number of cases continues to grow in the country.

India’s daily incidence is currently number four in the world.

Nanthida Nanthavong, MPH, Epidemiologist, GlobalData