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World Coronavirus Dispatch: Signs that the pandemic spread may be slowing

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Brazil recorded 16,158 new cases, the fourth consecutive decline in daily numbers. | Photo: Shutterstock

5 min read Last Updated : Aug 31 2020 | 3:33 PM IST

The spread of the novel coronavirus appears to be slowing, with the number of daily new infections either staying the same or decreasing in 107 countries and regions.

The decrease, as measured by the number of new infections per 100,000 people, is even taking place in the hot spots of the US and Brazil. Experts point out that wearing masks and maintaining social distance have worked in preventing the virus's spread. Read more here

Let’s look at the global statistics:  

Total Confirmed Cases: 25,226,437  
Change Over Yesterday: 216,698

 Total Deaths: 846,448

 Total Recovered: 16,620,733

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