An-Najah News - There are now more than 2.6 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in 185 countries as the disease continues to spread. At least 181,000 people have died.

The United States has more than four times as many confirmed cases as any other country.

This series of maps and charts tracks the global outbreak of the virus since it emerged in China in December last year.

The US has by far the largest number of cases, with more than 834,000 confirmed infections, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. This is more than nine times the number reported by China.

The US also has the world's highest death toll with more than 45,000 fatalities including almost 15,000 in New York City alone.

Spain, Italy and France - the worst-hit European countries - have all recorded more than 20,000 deaths, while the UK has suffered more than 18,000.

In the UK new data has shown deaths in England and Wales have almost doubled above what would be expected for the week up to 10 April, with some 30% of all deaths in England and Wales linked to Covid-19.