Beijing [China], Mar 2 (ANI): Global deaths due to coronavirus outbreak on Monday rose above 3000 with the new count in China mainland rising to 2,912. Meanwhile, Iran announced 11 more deaths from coronavirus bringing its death toll to 54, the most outside China. In total, 22 people have now died from COVID-19 in South Korea with 4,212 people infected. The number of people infected in Italy - the centre of the outbreak in Europe - jumped to 1,694, while the number in France increased to 130. The deadly virus that originated in China late last year continues to spread around the world and has infected more than 80,000 people.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 02, 2020 03:45 UTC