Coronavirus global report: WHO reveals fresh record rise in cases worldwide
Record of 230,000 reported just days after previous global high; South Africa reinstates alcohol ban; Mexico overtakes Italy death toll
The World Health Organization has reported another record in the increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period, at over 230,000. The previous global record was on Friday, with more than 228,000 fresh cases worldwide.
According to the Johns Hopkins University tracker, which relies on official government data, a total tally of close to 12.9 million cases were recorded worldwide by early on Monday, and 568,296 deaths.
The true global infection and death totals are likely to be higher due to delays in reporting, differing definitions and testing rates and suspected underreporting from some countries.
The UN health agency said on Sunday the United States again topped the list, with more than 66,000 cases recorded. Florida confirmed the highest one-day case rise ever for a US state on Sunday, with 15,000 new cases.