The new coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 200,000 people worldwide, including almost 90% in Europe and the United States, since its appearance in China in December, according to a report drawn up by AFP from official sources on Saturday. at 7 p.m. GMT.
Europe, the most battered continent
A total of 200,736 deaths have been recorded worldwide (for 2,864,071 cases), including 122,171 in Europe (1,360,314 cases), the continent most affected. The United States is the country with the most deaths (53,070), ahead of Italy (26,384), Spain (22,902), France (22,614) and the United Kingdom (20,319).