The total number of global COVID-19 cases was close to 1.4 million mark last night as the Coronavirus Dashboard of the Johns Hopkins University, USA indicated 1,390,511 cases, with the US leading at 380,000 cases. Spain (140,000 cases) has overtaken Italy (135,000 cases) while Germany exceeded 105,000 cases last night. France was edging closer to 100,000 cases. There are nearly 80,500 COVID-19 deaths recorded around the world so far, with Italy accounting for 17,000 and Spain 14,000.
More than 295,000 people across the globe have fully recovered from the viral disease, with the biggest number of recoveries (77,400) in China, where several previously locked down cities are now open for travel, day-to-day activity and limited business.
In Sri Lanka, the total number of infected persons confirmed stands at 185 with six deaths.
There is currently no cure or vaccine for COVID-19, though trials are underway for both around the world.
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