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COVID-19/Coronavirus
Facts and Figures
COVID-19 is the official name for the coronavirus disease 2019. It is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which had not previously been identified in humans. More than 680 million cases have been confirmed worldwide, and the disease has claimed over 6.8 million lives. The pandemic has put health systems under severe strain, but regulators have approved safe treatments, and countries have successfully rolled out vaccination programs. The virus appears here to stay, along with the threat of new variants sweeping the globe.
Find out more about the pandemic by watching our webinars that discuss the latest facts and developments on the economic impact and the response of consumers.
There has been an urgent need to accelerate the development of vaccines since the start of the pandemic. The World Health Organization reports that there are approximately 180 COVID-19 vaccine candidates in clinical development. National health regulators continue to authorize the use of vaccines. Pfizer and BioNTech worked together to develop one of the first to be approved.
However, it is critical to continue tracking genetic changes to ensure the virus is not mutating enough to resist vaccine-induced immunity. Since its emergence, Omicron represents the most-divergent variant of concern seen to date.
Detailed information on the countries impacted by the pandemic
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The pandemic is far from over; the emergence of variants and descendant lineages remains a threat to people around the world.
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The U.S. has extended the pandemic's status as a public health emergency, meaning millions of Americans can access free tests and vaccines.
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Brazil has been one of the hardest-hit nations: The country's death toll has passed 700,000, the second-highest total worldwide.
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Life in many Indian states has returned to pre-pandemic normalcy. The ministry of health marked two years of COVID-19 vaccines in January 2023.
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Russia's war in Ukraine has impacted deals to use the Sputnik V vaccine, a jab developed in Moscow and supplied around the world.
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After almost three years, Spain has scrapped mandatory masks on public transport; face coverings must still be worn in health and care settings.
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The UK's devolved governments recommend that masks are still worn in certain places, but all legal requirements have ended.
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China's zero-COVID policy ended in December 2022. While the country's economy remains fragile, there have been signs of recovery in early 2023.
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Italy was the first European nation to enter lockdown. The number of coronavirus cases in the country has surpassed 25 million.
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Germany has scrapped its mask mandate on long-distance trains and buses; states have also removed mask obligations on public transport.
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France has experienced eight waves of the coronavirus. More than 90 percent of the country's adult population is vaccinated.
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Sweden's government adopted a more relaxed pandemic strategy than other countries, asking citizens to take greater personal responsibility.
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Chile's vaccination campaign in early 2021 was widely praised for its smooth rollout, quickly securing 35 million doses to vaccinate 15 million people.
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Canada continues to track COVID-19 data trends; health officials recommend that people wear masks in crowded indoor settings.
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Poland's government lifted all remaining coronavirus restrictions, including the requirement to wear a face mask, at the end of March 2022.
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Singapore has exited the acute phase of the pandemic, continuing its revival by easing the remaining few restrictions in February 2023.
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Confirmed cases caused by the Omicron variant continue to fall in South Korea; almost all pandemic restrictions have been lifted.
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More than four million cases have been recorded in the Philippines. The share of people who have recovered is around 98 percent.
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Japan marked three years since its first COVID-19 case in January 2023. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics were postponed due to the pandemic.
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Swiss healthcare company Novartis is supporting the production of two COVID-19 vaccines: CureVac and Pfizer-BioNTech.
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A month after signing it into law, Austria suspended its decision to make vaccines obligatory for all adults. The mandate has since been scrapped.
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Vietnam has recorded around 11.5 million coronavirus cases. The country's death toll remained at zero until July 2020.
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Coronavirus variants with increased transmissibility and severity continue to cause alarm and suffering across Latin America.
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Norway, Denmark, and Finland are among the countries to remove compulsory restrictions, but experts have warned against complacency.
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Countries in Central and Eastern Europe have recorded over 55 million coronavirus cases. Ukraine is one of the most affected nations.
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Omicron subvariants continue to trigger waves and worries across Australia, New Zealand, and the rest of the Asia-Pacific region.
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The Benelux region has confirmed more than 13 million cases, but the most recent waves of Omicron infections have subsided.
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Conflicts in the region present huge challenges for aid agencies and health workers providing critical care in the fight against COVID-19.
DossierPlus series on all important aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic
The following series of DossierPlus presents the most important information and the latest updates on the global COVID-19 outbreak. Based on the most current data available, the DossierPlus include the main characteristics of the pandemic as well as its political and economic effects.
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DossierPlus: The DossierPlus gives an overview of the available COVID-19 vaccines and presents data on the ongoing vaccination campaigns.
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DossierPlus: The DossierPlus analyses the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak and the current forecasts.
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Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
The spread of COVID-19 has disrupted supply chains and the flow of goods, severely impacting the global economy. These continue to be incredibly uncertain times for industries and sectors, with countries around the world suffering the destabilizing effects of the pandemic. No company has been immune to the challenges, and the repercussions of the health crisis are expected to be felt for many more months. Discover Statista’s global, regional, and national reports on the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Global view on selected industries
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Dossier: Impact on the energy industry worldwide
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Dossier: Impact on the chemical industry worldwide
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Dossier: Impact on the retail industry worldwide
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Dossier: Impact on the lodging industry worldwide
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Dossier: Impact on the FMCG market worldwide
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Dossier: Impact on the gaming industry worldwide
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Dossier: Impact on media consumption worldwide
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Dossier: Impact on financial markets worldwide
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Dossier: Impact on the tourism industry worldwide
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Dossier: Impact on the automotive industry worldwide
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Whitepaper: Impact on the automotive and tourism sectors worldwide
Country specific view on economies and industries
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Dossier: Impact on the retail landscape in Canada
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Dossier: Impact on the media and advertising industry in Scandinavia
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Dossier: Impact on the tourism industry in Italy
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Dossier: Impact on the internet and media in Italy
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Dossier: Impact on the eating and drinking out sector in the UK
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Dossier: Impact on the advertising industry in the UK
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Dossier: Impact on media consumption in the U.S.
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Dossier: Impact on e-commerce in the U.S.
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Dossier: Impact on online usage in the U.S.
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Dossier: Impact on food and beverage trends in the U.S.
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Dossier: Impact on the automotive and transport industry in Latin America
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Dossier: Impact on consumption in Latin America
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