Global death toll from coronavirus rises to 3202

The death toll from the deadly coronavirus or COVID-19 has risen to 3202 globally and the number of people infected with the disease stands at 92,862.

The virus has already spread to 76 counties and territories.

In China, another 38 people died as of the end of Tuesday, bringing the death toll in mainland China to 2,981, according to China’s National Health Commission (NHC).

Of the 38 people who died from the virus, 37 were in Hubei province, where the outbreak began

Confirmed cases in mainland China increased by 119, as of the end of Tuesday, with 115 in Hubei.

In total, 80,270 people have been infected with coronavirus in mainland China since the start of the outbreak. According to the NHC, a total of 49,856 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital.

A total of 219 deaths have been recorded outside mainland China.

Here's the breakdown:

    Italy: 79

    Iran: 77

    South Korea: 32

    Japan: 12

    United States: 9

    France: 4

    Hong Kong: 2

    Taiwan: 1

    Australia: 1

    Thailand: 1

    Philippines: 1

Source: Agencies

 

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