According to Worldometers , as of July 3, the world recorded 10,969,143 cases of Covid-19 and 523,138 deaths from Covid-19, an increase of 203,586 cases and 5,051 deaths in the past 24 hours, respectively. . At least 6,128,431 people have recovered.
The US is still the largest outbreak in the world. The country recorded 2,832,897 cases and 13,407 cases deaths from Covid-19, up 52,944 cases and 609 deaths within 24 hours, respectively. The number of infections in the US continues to rise again after weeks of blockade, even some states recorded a record number of infections a day.
Brazil’s Ministry of Health recorded another 48,105 new infections on July 2, bringing the total number of cases to Brazil to at least 1,496,858 . This is the second highest increase in the number of infections since the outbreak in Brazil.
Brazil also recorded an additional 1,252 deaths from Covid-19 on July 2, bringing the total to at least 61,884 . Brazil is currently the second largest epidemic region in the world after the US.
Russia became the third largest epidemic region in the world with 661,165 cases and 9,683 deaths from Covid-19 as of July 3, an increase of 6,670 and 147 cases in 24 hours, respectively. Russian officials said they would continue to strengthen testing for people.
Mexico over the past 24 hours recorded an additional 741 deaths and 5,681 cases, bringing the total number of deaths and infections in the country to 28,510 and 231,770, respectively .
The number of deaths from Covid-19 in Peru , the sixth-largest epidemic in the world, has exceeded 10,000 , while the number of infections has increased by 3,527 in 24 hours, to 292,004 . According to CNN , at least 70 doctors died from Covid-19 and 2,062 people were infected in Peru.
New Covid-19 hotspots in Europe continue to record new cases and deaths, but the number increases significantly compared to the peak period of the epidemic in this region.
The number of deaths from Covid-19 in Spain increased to 28,368 people, while the number of infections also increased by 444 cases over the past 24 hours, to 297,183 . Spain has allowed some stores to be allowed to reopen after ending an emergency situation in late June.
Italy recorded only 30 new deaths and 201 new infections in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths and Covid-19 infections in the country to 34,818 and 240,961 cases, respectively. Italy has allowed shops and restaurants to reopen, while public transport has resumed normal operation.
France also had 14 more deaths and 659 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths and infections in the country to 29,857 and 166,378 respectively .
In the Middle East, Iran remains the largest outbreak with 11,106 deaths and 232,863 infections. Saudi Arabia also recorded 1,752 deaths and 197. 608 people infected with Covid-19 to date.
The largest outbreak in Asia is India . The country recorded an additional 337 deaths and 21,948 new infections in 24 hours. So far, the number of deaths in India has reached 18,225 , while the number of infections has exceeded 627,000. . India is also the 4th largest epidemic region in the world.
After the new outbreak in Beijing, China currently recorded 4,634 deaths and 83,537 cases of Covid-19.
Nearly 40 states in the US have increased their cases of Covid-19
Residents were given a Covid-19 sample in their vehicles in the United States. (Image: Guardian)
Reuters statistics on July 2 showed that at least 37 of the 50 states in the US continued to report an increase in Covid-19 cases in the past 14 days.
Florida , one of the states hardest hit by the June outbreak, recorded more than 10,000 new infections on July 2. This is the highest increase in a day since the outbreak in Florida, higher than the number of cases per day in any European country at the peak of the Covid-19 epidemic. The number of deaths from Covid-19 in Florida also exceeded 3,700.
California , another Covid-19 epidemic in the US, also reported a 37% increase in positive cases, while a 56% increase in hospital admissions in the past two weeks.
“We have not yet stepped out of the crisis. We are still in the first wave of this crisis. This requires individual responsibility, ”said California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, an official who opposed the wearing of a mask, said on July 2 that people in all counties with more than 20 cases of Covid-19 had to wear masks. Texas recorded nearly 8,000 new infections on July 2.
“In recent weeks, the number of Covid-19 cases has increased rapidly and significantly. We need to refocus on slowing down the infection. But this time, we want to do it without closing Texas again, ”said Governor Abbott.
Governor of Georgia Brian Kemp also recommends that people across the state wear masks before the National Day. People in the state are also required to continue maintaining social spacing, washing their hands to prevent the spread of the disease.
The new wave of infection forced the governors to stop or postpone plans to reopen the states after months of imposing blockades. Beaches are also closed and fireworks displays are also canceled on US Independence Day this weekend.
US officials have called on people to limit their participation in National Day celebrations to avoid new outbreaks. In Nebraska , authorities require residents to keep a list of contacts for future traceability, if they intend to invite guests to the holiday home.
Joshua Barocas, an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center, said this weekend could witness a "storm" of US Covid-19 cases during the National Day.
