Coronavirus global death toll exceeds 300,000

The global death tally from coronavirus pandemic reached 303,351 as of Friday morning, reports UNB.

Since first reported in China in December last year, coronavirus has so far infected 4,525,103 people globally, according to Worldometer.

Meanwhile, among the currently 2,518,010 infected patients, 2,472,450 are in mild condition, which is 98 per cent.

On the other hand, 45,560 of the currently infected patients are in serious condition, the Worldometer shows.

So far, 1,703,742 people have recovered from COVID-19.

The US is the hardest-hit with the highest number of infections and deaths—more than 1,457,593 and 86,912 respectively.

While UK has the second-highest death toll with 33,614, Spain has the second-highest cases -- 272,646.

Besides, the death toll in Italy hits 31,368.

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus crisis a pandemic on 11 March.

The coronavirus of COVID-19 is affecting 212 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh has so far reported 283 deaths and 18,863 coronavirus cases till Thursday.