Business Insider :
The coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, has killed almost 3,600 people and infected more than 106,000.
*The virus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19, has spread to at least 105 other countries.
*Nearly 500 deaths have been reported outside mainland China, including 17 in the US.
More than 106,000 people around the world have been infected with the coronavirus, and nearly 3,600 have died as outbreaks continue to spread around the world.
China has seen a drop-off in its rate of new cases, but the virus has gained momentum in other parts of the globe. Over half of the people infected have since recovered.
As of Sunday, the new coronavirus – which causes a disease known as COVID-19 – had spread to every province and region in China as well at least 105 other countries. Nearly 500 people have died outside mainland China.
The US has reported at least 433 cases, including 46 passengers who were on the Diamond Princess cruise ship that was quarantined in Japan. The US has confirmed 17 coronavirus deaths: 14 in Washington state, two in Florida, and one in California.
The World Health Organization considers the outbreak an international public-health emergency and has warned that the window of opportunity to contain it is narrowing.
