Coronavirus infections worldwide now top 600,000
Data from Johns Hopkins University has been released
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide has topped 600,000 as new cases stacked up quickly in Europe and the United States.
The latest landmark came only two days after the world passed half a million infections, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, showing that much work remains to be done to slow the spread of the virus.
It showed more than 607,000 cases and over 28,000 deaths.
While the US now leads the world in reported infections - with more than 104,000 cases - five countries exceed its roughly 1,700 deaths: Italy, Spain, China, Iran and France.
The virus has already put health systems in Italy, Spain and France under extreme strain.
Lockdowns of varying severity have been introduced across Europe, nearly emptying streets in normally bustling cities, including Paris where drone photos showed the city's landmarks eerily deserted.
Published: by Radio NewsHub