More than 50 million people around the world have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since the first cases of COVID-19 were identified in China last December, according to data from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. The United States has recorded the most cases of any country, with more than 9.9 million, and has seen more than 237,000 deaths from infections. India has reported the second-largest number of cases with 8.5 million, and about 126,000 deaths. Brazil has the third-highest count at 5.6 million, with 162,000 deaths. Canada has seen 263,385 total cases since the pandemic began, including 37,864 active cases.

Source: CBC News November 08, 2020 17:46 UTC