18 May

Data compiled by a US university shows the number of confirmed coronavirus infections has topped 4.1 million worldwide.

 The Johns Hopkins University says the total number of global cases hit 4,148,034 as of 18:00 UTC on Monday.

The US topped the list with 1,337,541 cases; followed by Spain with 224,350; Britain with 224,327; Russia with 221,344; and Italy with 219,814.

The global number of deaths totaled 284,124.

The US had the most fatalities with 79,825; followed by Britain with 32,140; Italy with 3,0739; Spain with 26,621; and France with 26,383.

NHK