COVID19

The interactive figure below shows the worldwide cumualtive death casued by COVID-19 as reported to the World Health Organization. Please note that the figure shows absolute numbers which are not normalized to the countries' popluation.

COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, emerged in late 2019 and quickly escalated into a global pandemic, profoundly altering the fabric of daily life, economies, and healthcare systems around the world.

COVID-19 has claimed millions of lives globally, making it one of the deadliest pandemics in history. The death toll has varied widely between countries, influenced by factors such as healthcare infrastructure, public health policies, and the speed of vaccine rollout. Despite the decrease in mortality rates due to vaccination campaigns and the development of effective treatments, the virus continues to pose a significant threat, particularly in regions with low vaccination coverage and in the face of emerging variants.

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of global cooperation and public health readiness, highlighting the vulnerabilities and inequalities within and between societies.