Globally more than one million deaths of nCoV are recorded in more than 34.4 million infected people, while WHO reassures the world that Covid-19 'can stop'.

213 countries and territories recorded 34,442,935 infections and 1,023,522 nCoV deaths, an increase of 314,846 and 5,684 cases after 24 hours, 25,634,071 people recovered, according to the update page.

The US, the world's largest epidemic zone, recorded 7,490,075 cases and 212,509 deaths, an increase of 48,073 and 875 cases, respectively, compared to the day before.

New vitality is slowly returning to Washington, when many famous attractions begin to reopen after six months of shutdown, although the cinemas remain closed and restaurants are only running at half capacity.

US President Donald Trump on September 28 announced plans to send 150 million sets of rapid tests to states to support pandemic control efforts, as the government is pushing to reopen schools and businesses.

India, the world's second largest epidemic region and Asia's largest, reported an additional 81,693 cases and 1,096 deaths yesterday, bringing the total number of people infected and dying from Covid-19 to 6,391,960 and 99,804, respectively.

The Medical Research Council of India said on September 29 that a national survey conducted from mid-August to mid-September found that about 63.78 million Indians had been infected with Covid-19, which is higher

Although cases in India have increased faster than any other country, the Ministry of Health still shows a positive sign that cure rates have increased by nearly 100% in the past month, adding that more than 82% of total cases

India reopened two weeks ago to the Taj Mahal after six months stopped welcoming tourists.

Brazil, the third largest epidemic region in the world, recorded an additional 805 deaths from Covid-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 144,767.

Brazilian experts say the models show that the country has passed the epidemic peak, but still warned that the situation could suddenly deteriorate if the local government allows the economic reopening too soon, without tightening the measures.

The city of Manaus, the capital of the state of the Amazonas, recently decided to close bars and riverside areas to curb a new nCoV outbreak.

Russia reported an additional 169 deaths, bringing the total number of deaths to 20,891.

Last week, the Kremlin said it had no plans to impose strict preventive measures despite the growing number of new nCoV infections.

South Africa, the world's 10th largest epidemic region and the country most affected by the pandemic in Africa, recorded 676,084 cases and 16,866 deaths, up 1,745 and 132. The number of cases in the country respectively

The South African government opened borders with all African countries from October 1, while still banning visitors from 50 countries with high rates of infection, including the UK, the US, India, Russia, and France.

Passengers arriving in South Africa are required to present a negative nCoV made within 72 hours of departure, or subject to mandatory isolation and pay for your own fee.

Cases rose again in Spain, which was once the largest outbreak in Europe.

The Spanish government on October 1 announced plans to blockade Madrid, the capital with three million people and 9 surrounding cities.

However, Madrid's local government opposed the decision, saying it had no legal basis.

The number of new infections in France also increased again after the period of Covid-19 was contained.

The French government recently stepped up measures to contain the virus, but has still managed to avoid a second national blockade.

Health experts are concerned that a new outbreak of nCoV, along with seasonal illnesses like the flu, could potentially worsen the situation very quickly.

He recorded 460,178 cases and 42,202 deaths, an increase of 6,914 and 59 cases, respectively.

The UK government announced to tighten social distancing measures in the northeastern region of the country from today, in response to the high and increasing rates of nCoV infection here.

Although cases are rising again in many parts of the country, the UK government has said it wants to avoid a second national blockade.

Iran, the Middle East's largest outbreak, reported 26,380 deaths, an increase of 211, while the total number of infections was 461,044, an increase of 3,825.

In Southeast Asia, the Philippines is the region's largest outbreak with 314,079 cases and 5,562 deaths, up 2,415 and 59 cases, respectively.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on September 28 announced that the restrictions in the capital Manila and surrounding areas will be extended for another month, to October 31.

Most businesses have been allowed to reopen since Manila ended the blockade on August 19.

Indonesia, the region's second largest epidemic region, recorded 291,182 cases, up 4,174 from the previous day, of which 10,856 people died, an increase of 116 cases.

The capital Jakarta resumed large-scale social distancing measures, which went into effect for two weeks, due to a skyrocketing number of new infections.

Jakarta started to impose restrictions to prevent nCoV in early April, but loosen it up in June. However, a few weeks later, the number of new infections in the capital skyrocketed.

Singapore is the third largest epidemic area in the region with 23 deaths and 57,784 infections, an increase of 19 cases.

Singapore will pilot a travel card program for business leaders who need to travel on a regular basis, as they continue to relax some of the Covid-19 restrictions.

WHO spokesperson Margaret Harris on September 30 admitted that more than a million deaths of nCoV globally are "a very sad milestone", adding that many of the victims have had to "difficult" passes.

However, Harris points out the "positive" thing about the pandemic is that it is "preventable, not the flu."

Updated: 6:41, 2/10 | Source: WorldOMeters