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Over 5,000 People in the U.S. Have Now Recovered From Coronavirus

While there have reportedly been almost twice as many recoveries as deaths so far in the country, the official number of recovered patients has yet to be released by the CDC.

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More than 5,000 coronavirus patients in the U.S. have now recovered from infection. The virus has infected more than 153,000 people across the country and killed over 2,800 people. The overall figure in the U.S. has surpassed China, which now has nearly 82,200 cases, according to the latest numbers from Johns Hopkins University. The virus, which was first reported in Wuhan, a city in China's Hubei province, has spread to more than 766,000 people. More than 160,000 have recovered from infection, while over 36,800 have died around the world. Nearly 76,000 have recovered in China, while more than 3,300 have died.
More Than 150,000 People Have Recovered From Coronavirus Around the World
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More Than 150,000 People Have Recovered From Coronavirus Around the World
New York has been the state worst-hit by the outbreak, reporting more than 59,500 confirmed cases so far. There have been more than 33,700 cases reported in New York City alone, according to the latest figures from the office of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The government has ramped up its testing facilities in a bid to help curb the spread, reportedly conducting "more tests than any other country anywhere in the world," President Donald Trump confirmed at a White House press briefing on Monday. "It's one of the reasons that we have more cases than other countries, because we've been testing. It's also one of the reasons that we're just about the lowest in terms of mortality rate, because we've been doing more testing," he said. The graphic below, provided by Statista, illustrates the recovery curve compared to the infection curve of the virus.
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A graphic provided by Statista shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases inside and outside of China, along with the number of recoveries, as of March 25. Statista
"The deployment of rapid testing will vastly accelerate our ability to monitor, track, contain, and ultimately defeat the virus. We will defeat the virus," he added. "On Friday, the FDA [Food and Drug Administration] authorized a new test developed by Abbott Labs that delivers lightning-fast results in as little as five minutes," Trump also noted. "They've been working around the clock. Normally, this approval process from the FDA would take 10 months, and even longer, but we did it in four weeks. Abbott has stated that they will begin delivering 50,000 tests each day, starting this week," he added.
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A doctor with the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic walks by a supportive sign on a boarded-up shop while speaking with homeless people about the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Haight Ashbury area of San Francisco California... Getty Images
As cases continue to soar in the U.S., the official number of recoveries has yet to be reported. Speaking to Newsweek, a spokesperson for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said last week it does not "have the current numbers for recovered patients at this time, and CDC has not included this data in our ongoing case counts as of yet" but the CDC "may put it [the data on recoveries] together in the future." The graphic below, provided by Statista, illustrates the spread of COVID-19 across the U.S.
This infographic shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases by state.
This infographic shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases by state.
Data on COVID-19 cases is from Johns Hopkins University unless otherwise stated.
World Health Organization advice for avoiding spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Hygiene advice
  • Clean hands frequently with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub.
  • Wash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before, during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handling animals or waste.
  • Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
  • Avoid touching your hands, nose and mouth. Do not spit in public.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue immediately and clean your hands.
Medical advice
  • Avoid close contact with others if you have any symptoms.
  • Stay at home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and runny nose, to avoid potential spread of the disease to medical facilities and other people.
  • If you develop serious symptoms (fever, cough, difficulty breathing) seek medical care early and contact local health authorities in advance.
  • Note any recent contact with others and travel details to provide to authorities who can trace and prevent spread of the disease.
  • Stay up to date on COVID-19 developments issued by health authorities and follow their guidance.
Mask and glove usage
  • Healthy individuals only need to wear a mask if taking care of a sick person.
    Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
  • Masks are effective when used in combination with frequent hand cleaning.
  • Do not touch the mask while wearing it. Clean hands if you touch the mask.
  • Learn how to properly put on, remove and dispose of masks. Clean hands after disposing of the mask.
  • Do not reuse single-use masks.
  • Regularly washing bare hands is more effective against catching COVID-19 than wearing rubber gloves.
  • The COVID-19 virus can still be picked up on rubber gloves and transmitted by touching your face.