The Coronaviruses (COV), also called Covid-19, is a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe infections. The covid-19 is a new species that has never been identified in humans.
The coronavirus was reaching more than 170 countries, which is declaring as Covid-19 to be a global epidemic. Here is the list of the top ten countries badly affected by COVID-19, in several cases.
1. United States of America(USA)
The first coronavirus case in the US was confirmed on January 21, 2020. Still, the instances surged from the second half of February and further in March as the nationwide testing was increased significantly.
US-certified coronavirus cases rose sharply in the third week of March 2020 as tests were conducted very quickly and skipped China on March 26, 2020, making the US the world's most affected country by coronavirus currently, in most cases.
US COVID-19 cases previously struck South Korea on March 19, 20202, exceeding 33,500 on March 23, 2020, and rising to more than 240,000 on April 02, 2020, with the highest number of deaths exceeding. 5 800.
The spread of publicity and delays in testing has become a significant concern for Americans as suitable test kits are not available in every province. A shortage of ventilators leads to increased deaths.
2. Italy
Coronavirus continues to be severe in Italy, making it highly susceptible to Europe and beyond Asia. Italy saw the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the world by 2020.
The spread of COVID-19 followed travel to Italy and Italians traveling abroad during the outbreak. Once banned in Northern Italy, COVID-19 cases spread throughout Italy, leading to a global closure.
Early Italian government measures such as the temporary closure of educational institutions may have reduced the spread, although older adults continue to be concerned.
Coronavirus deaths in Italy increased more than nine times in ten days, from 366 deaths on March 08, 2020, to more than 5,400 death on March 23, 2020, and more than 13,900 on April 02, 2020. Coronavirus cases certified in Italy crossed 105,000.
3. Spain
In the third week of March 2020, Spain surpassed South Korea in the number of coronavirus cases and China at the end of March 2020.
Since the first coronavirus case was confirmed in Spain on February 01, 2020, the number of instances of COVID-19 in Spain has risen to 1,000 in the first half of March 2020 and has sharply increased to more than 112,000 on April 02, 2020.
The Spanish minister has found coronavirus, while Princess Maria Teresa has been killed by a coronavirus that marks the first royal death due to COVID-19.
Spain is currently the second-largest European country affected by coronavirus. The death toll from the Spanish coronavirus has also risen sharply to more than 10,300.
An essential sector in Spain name Tourism, is expected to face a negative impact due to fears of coronavirus worldwide. The Spanish government has advised companies to ask workers to work from home to avoid overcrowding.
4. China
The fourth country most affected by the emergence of the novel Coronavirus, officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, is currently China, including Hong Kong and Macau.
China saw more than 3,000 deaths and 74% of coronavirus cases worldwide since March 09, 2020, which dropped sharply to 58% on March 13, 2020, and 40% on March 18, 2020, as the total.
These cases around the world increased, and Europe became a new canter. Within a week, coronavirus cases worldwide were undermining China. By the end of March 2020, points of coronaviruses had been counted.
5. France
France is the fifth most affected European nation by the coronavirus. The coronavirus cases in France have reached close to 60,000, and the death toll reached 5,400.
The French government has banned public meetings. As a precautionary measure, the famous Louvre Museum in Paris was temporarily closed. The city of Paris has reported positive coronavirus cases, except for other states, including Amiens, Bordeaux, and Eastern Haute-Savoie.
Reuters reported a Disneyland park of Paris employee to have a coronavirus infection. The disease continues to be a concern in the French tourism industry as fear of coronavirus leads to a decline in tourists.
6. Switzerland
A popular tourist destination, "Switzerland" is the sixth most affected country in Europe with the advent of the novel coronavirus. The positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Switzerland, whose borders are near Milan, Italy, have exceeded 18,800 since April 02, 2020.
The major cities of Switzerland, such as Geneva and Zurich, have reported confirmed coronavirus cases.
The deaths from coronavirus have reached 536 in Switzerland. Switzerland's Swiss hotel and tourism industries will be affected if the coronavirus continues to persist for a long time.
7. Germany
Coronavirus continues to be severe in Germany. The number of Coronavirus cases in Germany, which cross France and Switzerland, fell to 84,700, surpassing Chinese patients.
Like its French neighbor, Germany has also banned public events involving large crowds to prevent the spread. The trade show "The Hannover Messe," due to the nature of the coronavirus outbreak, has been postponed.
However, the mortality rate for coronavirus in Germany is much lower than 1.3%, as more than 1,100 people have been reported since April 02, 2020.
Due to COVID-19, German Finance Minister Thomas Schafer has committed suicide, allegedly because he was worried about the country's economic situation.
8. The United Kingdom (UK)
Coronavirus cases in the UK increased dramatically in March's third and fourth weeks, making it one of the top ten countries with coronavirus.
On March 23, 2020, the reported confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK reached 5,741 and dropped to 34,000 on April 02, 2020, while the death toll rose to 2,900.
On March 27, 2020, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was tested positive for coronavirus.
9. Iran
Another country, Iran, from where coronavirus spread to the rest of the world, currently has more than 50,000 confirmed cases and has reported more than 3,100 deaths.
Iran is suspected of having delayed revealing about the spread of coronavirus in their country and under-reporting the cases.
Several countries have traced their coronavirus infected, having contracted the disease during travel to Iran. Many government officials and politicians, including MPs in Iran, have contracted coronavirus, who died.
According to the Mizan news agency, amid fears of further coronavirus spread, Iran announced the temporary release of approximately 70,000 prisoners.
10. Turkey
After the first confirmed coronavirus infection on March 10, 2020, in less than four weeks, the number of coronavirus cases in Turkey increased dramatically, making it one of the top ten countries affected by COVID-19.
Although Turkey took the first steps to protect itself, Turkey closed its borders and canceling air transport for passengers to Iran; it could not escape the epidemic that has spread like wildfire in Europe.
However, the mortality rate of coronavirus in Turkey is lower than in other European countries such as Italy, Spain, France, and the UK.
Conclusion
The coronavirus, or COVID-19, is inciting panic for several reasons. Covid-19 spread rapidly and affected countries economically and people's lives. The coronavirus is reaching more than 170 countries.
The top ten countries were severely affected by COVID-19 in several cases. The USA, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Iran, UK, Switzerland, Turkey and Chine are the ten most affected countries due to covid-19. We must avoid from covid-19.
The tourism industry and economies of all countries will be more effective if the coronavirus persists for a long time.
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