Maryland: The global COVID-19 case total has surpassed 80 million, according to the US-based Johns Hopkins University, which tracks and compiles data from various sources including local authorities and media outlets. As of 23.33 PM on Saturday, 80,070,327 positive tests for the coronavirus disease have been registered by the higher education institute. The global death toll at present is 1,753,839. The global case count crossed the 70 million mark on December 12, Sputnik reported. Currently, the US caseload stands at 18,794,545 while the death toll stands at 330,509.

Source: Mint December 26, 2020 23:48 UTC