Latin America and the Caribbean is the most affected region with 254,897 deaths, and more than half of global Covid-19 deaths have been recorded in four countries: the United States (175,416), Brazil (113,358), Mexico (59,610) and India (55,794). 

The novel coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 800,000 people worldwide since its discovery in China in December, according to a count made by AFP from official sources on Saturday shortly before 11:00 GMT.

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In total, 800,004 deaths have been recorded worldwide out of 23,003,079 reported cases. Latin America and the Caribbean is the most affected region with 254,897 deaths, and more than half of global Covid-19 deaths have been recorded in four countries: the United States (175,416), Brazil (113,358), Mexico (59,610) and India (55,794).