The global death toll from novel coronavirus crossed the 110,000 mark on Sunday, according to the US’ Johns Hopkins University.
Data compiled by the university showed that the global number of deaths reached 110,042, while the total number of people who recovered stands at 412,117.
THERE ARE 1.8 MILLION CONFIRMED CASES
There are also nearly 1.8 million confirmed cases worldwide, according to the university, with half a million cases recorded so far in the US, making it the country with the most cases.
Overall, the virus has spread to 185 countries since it first emerged in China in December.
Despite the rising number of cases, most who contract the virus suffer mild symptoms before making a recovery.