As of March 10, 2023, the state with the highest number of COVID-19 cases was California. Almost 104 million cases have been reported across the United States, with the states of California, Texas, and Florida reporting the highest numbers.

From an epidemic to a pandemic The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The term pandemic refers to multiple outbreaks of an infectious illness threatening multiple parts of the world at the same time. When the transmission is this widespread, it can no longer be traced back to the country where it originated. The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has now reached over 669 million.

The symptoms and those who are most at risk Most people who contract the virus will suffer only mild symptoms, such as a cough, a cold, or a high temperature. However, in more severe cases, the infection can cause breathing difficulties and even pneumonia. Those at higher risk include older persons and people with pre-existing medical conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and lung disease. People aged 85 years and older have accounted for around 27 percent of all COVID-19 deaths in the United States, although this age group makes up just two percent of the U.S. population

As of August 28, 2023, South Korea has confirmed a total of 34,436,586 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), including 35,812 deaths. The first case coronavirus in South Korea was discovered in January 2020. Currently, 25.57 cases per 100,000 people are being confirmed, down from 35.74 cases last month.

Case development trend

In the middle of February 2020, novel coronavirus (COVID-19) began to increase exponentially from patient 31, who was known as a super propagator. With a quick response by the government, the daily new cases once dropped to a single-digit. In May 2020, around three hundreds of new infections were related to cluster infections that occurred in some clubs at Itaewon, an entertainment district in Seoul. Seoul and the metropolitan areas were hit hard by this Itaewon infection. Following the second wave of infections in August, the government announced it was facing the third wave in November with 200 to 300 confirmed cases every day. A fourth wave started in July 2021 from the spread of the delta variant and low vaccination rates. While vaccination rates have risen significantly since then, the highly infectious omicron variant led to a record-breaking rise in cases. This began easing up in March of 2022, though numbers began to rise again around August of 2022. As of October 2022, case numbers are decreasing again.

Economic impact on Korean economy

The Korean economy is interdependent on many countries over the world, so the impact of coronavirus on Korean economy is significant. According to recent OECD forecasts, South Korea's GDP is projected to show positive growth in 2022 and 2023. The first sector the coronavirus impacted was tourism, caused by decreasing numbers of inbound tourists and domestic sales. In the first quarter of 2020, tourism revenue was expected to decrease by 2.9 trillion won. In addition, Korean companies predicted that the damage caused by the losses in sales and exports would be significant. In particular, the South Korean automotive industry was considered to be the most affected industry, as automobile production and parts supply stopped at factories in China.For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

The first two cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in Italy were recorded between the end of January and the beginning of February 2020. Since then, the number of cases in Italy increased steadily, reaching over 26.9 million as of January 8, 2025. The region mostly hit by the virus in the country was Lombardy, counting almost 4.4 million cases. On January 11, 2022, 220,532 new cases were registered, which represented the biggest daily increase in cases in Italy since the start of the pandemic. The virus originated in Wuhan, a Chinese city populated by millions and located in the province of Hubei. More statistics and facts about the virus in Italy are available here.For a global overview, visit Statista's webpage exclusively dedicated to coronavirus, its development, and its impact.

After entering Italy, the coronavirus (COVID-19) spread fast. The strict lockdown implemented by the government during the Spring 2020 helped to slow down the outbreak. However, the country had to face four new harsh waves of contagion. As of January 1, 2025, the total number of cases reported by the authorities reached over 26.9 million. The north of the country was mostly hit, and the region with the highest number of cases was Lombardy, which registered almost 4.4 million of them. The north-eastern region of Veneto and the southern region of Campania followed in the list. When adjusting these figures for the population size of each region, however, the picture changed, with the region of Veneto being the area where the virus had the highest relative incidence. Coronavirus in Italy Italy has been among the countries most impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Moreover, the number of deaths due to coronavirus recorded in Italy is significantly high, making it one of the countries with the highest fatality rates worldwide, especially in the first stages of the pandemic. In particular, a very high mortality rate was recorded among patients aged 80 years or older. Impact on the economy The lockdown imposed during the Spring 2020, and other measures taken in the following months to contain the pandemic, forced many businesses to shut their doors and caused industrial production to slow down significantly. As a result, consumption fell, with the sectors most severely hit being hospitality and tourism, air transport, and automotive. Several predictions about the evolution of the global economy were published at the beginning of the pandemic, based on different scenarios about the development of the pandemic. According to the official results, it appeared that the coronavirus outbreak had caused Italy’s GDP to shrink by approximately nine percent in 2020.

As of January 13, 2023, there have been 2,169,191 deaths across Europe due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) since the first recorded European death on February 15, 2020. The number of deaths first started to increase significantly during March, and again in November. The week beginning January 18, 2021, was the deadliest week so far with 40,467 deaths recorded. Russia currently has the highest amount of deaths in Europe at over 394 thousand.

The worldwide number of confirmed cases of coronavirus was over 668 million as of January 9, 2023. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

As of August 28, 2023, confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in their forties made up the largest share of patients in South Korea, amounting to around 15.2 percent of all positive cases. The first wave lasted until April, with the second wave following in August of 2020. This was further followed by a fourth wave, driven by the delta and omicron variants. Though the country has since achieved high vaccination rates, the omicron variant led to record new daily cases in 2022.

Patient profile

In South Korea, the infection rate of coronavirus was the highest among people in the twenties due to their social activities. Indeed, the new infections related to the clubgoers in Seoul are likely to increase the infection rate between young people. 158 out of 261 clubgoer-related confirmed patients were in teenagers or in their twenties, and 36 patients were in their thirties. The mortality rate of coronavirus by age group was somewhat different from the age distribution of total infection cases. It was highest among people in their eighties, with this group making up around 59.6 percent of deaths related to the coronavirus in South Korea. Mortality declined with each younger age group.

Daily life changes

In South Korea, a new policy of "With Corona" has been launched in order to ease society back into a new norm of living with the virus, without having too many restrictions in place. This is based on high vaccination rates, and includes strict quarantine measures for those who are infected and their close contacts. There are plans to improve the verification of vaccination and test certificates for use in public spaces. Most South Koreans have responded to rising numbers by once again avoiding crowded places or going out. It is common to wear masks regardless of diseases, so people are continuing to wear masks when they need to go out. Also, people prefer to do online shopping than physical shopping, and online sales of food and health-related products have increased by more than 700 percent compared to last year. Spending on living, cooking, and furniture has increased significantly as people spend more time at home.

As of March 10, 2023, the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 cases was Rhode Island followed by Alaska. Around 103.9 million cases have been reported across the United States, with the states of California, Texas, and Florida reporting the highest numbers of infections.

From an epidemic to a pandemic The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The term pandemic refers to multiple outbreaks of an infectious illness threatening multiple parts of the world at the same time; when the transmission is this widespread, it can no longer be traced back to the country where it originated. The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide is roughly 683 million, and it has affected almost every country in the world.

The symptoms and those who are most at risk Most people who contract the virus will suffer only mild symptoms, such as a cough, a cold, or a high temperature. However, in more severe cases, the infection can cause breathing difficulties and even pneumonia. Those at higher risk include older persons and people with pre-existing medical conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and lung disease. Those aged 85 years and older have accounted for around 27 percent of all COVID deaths in the United States, although this age group makes up just two percent of the total population

As of January 1, 2025, the number of active coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in Italy was approximately 218,000. Among these, 42 infected individuals were being treated in intensive care units. Another 1,332 individuals infected with the coronavirus were hospitalized with symptoms, while approximately 217,000 thousand were in isolation at home. The total number of coronavirus cases in Italy reached over 26.9 million (including active cases, individuals who recovered, and individuals who died) as of the same date. The region mostly hit by the spread of the virus was Lombardy, which counted almost 4.4 million cases.For a global overview, visit Statista's webpage exclusively dedicated to coronavirus, its development, and its impact.

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China, saw infection cases spread throughout the Asia-Pacific region. By April 13, 2024, India had faced over 45 million coronavirus cases. South Korea followed behind India as having had the second highest number of coronavirus cases in the Asia-Pacific region, with about 34.6 million cases. At the same time, Japan had almost 34 million cases. At the beginning of the outbreak, people in South Korea had been optimistic and predicted that the number of cases would start to stabilize. What is SARS CoV 2?Novel coronavirus, officially known as SARS CoV 2, is a disease which causes respiratory problems which can lead to difficulty breathing and pneumonia. The illness is similar to that of SARS which spread throughout China in 2003. After the outbreak of the coronavirus, various businesses and shops closed to prevent further spread of the disease. Impacts from flight cancellations and travel plans were felt across the Asia-Pacific region. Many people expressed feelings of anxiety as to how the virus would progress. Impact throughout Asia-PacificThe Coronavirus and its variants have affected the Asia-Pacific region in various ways. Out of all Asia-Pacific countries, India was highly affected by the pandemic and experienced more than 50 thousand deaths. However, the country also saw the highest number of recoveries within the APAC region, followed by South Korea and Japan.

The unemployment rate in Sweden increased significantly from March 2020 due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). It was at its highest in June 2020, when it reached 9.3 percent, and was around nine percent until May 2021, when it started to decrease. It then started to increase again from early 2023, reaching 8.5 percent in September 2024. This was one of the highest in Europe.

On June 1, 2021, the number of trips planned by pedestrians and mobility services users in the city of New York was 45 percent of the 'usual activity' during the four weeks between January 6 and February 2, 2020. The change in mobility likely comes as a result of measures taken to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries were forced to place extensive restrictions on travel in order to contain the virus. When restrictions were lifted, mobility began to rise among urbanites, and so did the number of new cases worldwide per day. When new waves of infections hit, several regions went back into lockdown. More information regarding the pandemic can be found here. How the pandemic affects remote work
Since the first lockdown between early and mid-2020, many states have adopted various approaches to curb the spread of the virus. Governments have eased or tightened restrictions, and curfews and localized lockdowns have come and gone. As a result, remote work has become a reality for many employees since the outbreak of the virus, with almost two out of three employers stating that some share of their workforce will remain permanently remote post coronavirus. People commuting via public transport during the pandemic have generally represented, for the most part, essential workers. How the pandemic affects public transport
There is no doubt that people are more reluctant to risk their health by using public transport. Whoever can, works remotely or uses individual modes of travel. Survey respondents in the United States overwhelmingly named their own car as the preferred choice of personal mobility during the pandemic and thereafter. In Europe, the pandemic has resulted in a significant drop in revenue for mobility services for 2020, as demand for flights, buses, trains, and ridesharing has plummeted considerably. Mobility at transit stations in both regions slumped in March 2020.

Information of 20 May 2021

As of today, the indicators will be corrected in order to eliminate the double effect, when carrying out several tests by the same person.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the secure Si-DEP platform has recorded all the results of the tests. In order to guarantee the protection of the personal data of the persons tested, each result was linked to the issue of an anonymised pseudo. However, with the appearance of variants in the territory, some people are required to carry out two tests, so far counted twice.

The algorithm used has therefore recently been updated so that it counts only one patient when tested several times in a short time interval, always respecting anonymity. Thanks to this new pseudonymisation, Santé publique France is able to increase its effectiveness and produce even more accurate data, which can be consulted weekly in its epidemiological point.

Actions of Public Health France

Public Health France’s mission is to improve and protect the health of populations. During the health crisis linked to the COVID-19 outbreak, Santé publique France is responsible for monitoring and understanding the dynamics of the epidemic, anticipating the various scenarios and putting in place actions to prevent and limit the transmission of this virus on national territory.

The Tracking Information System (SI-DEP)

The new screening information system (SI-DEP), which has been in operation since 13 May 2020, is a secure platform where the results of the laboratory tests carried out by all city and hospital laboratories for SARS-COV2 are systematically recorded.

The creation of this information system is authorised for a period of 6 months from the end of the state of health emergency by application of Decree No 2020-551 of 12 May 2020 on the information systems referred to in Article 11 of Law No 2020-546 of 11 May 2020 extending the state of health emergency and supplementing its provisions.

Description of data

This dataset provides information at the departmental, regional and national levels: — the number of tests performed per day and per week; — the number of establishments (hospitals or laboratories) that have gone back to carrying out screening tests.

The analytical capacity corresponds to the number of tests carried out, whether positive or negative, per 100,000 inhabitants. It shall be calculated as follows: (100000*number of tests performed)/Population

Details: — From 29/08 onwards, laboratory data indicators (SI-DEP) show rates of incidence, positivity and screening adjusted for screenings conducted at airports upon arrival of international flights. — For more information, see the methodological note available in the resources.

Attention: The analytical capacity does not correspond to the number of tests available.

Update frequency Epidemiological trends, incidence estimates and test positivity rates will be produced on a weekly basis.

Notable changes

Since 8 December, after verifying the quality of the reported data, all results of RT-PCR or Antigenic tests have been included in the production of national and territorial epidemiological indicators (incidence rates, positivity rates and screening rates) relevant to the monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak. On the other hand, the epidemic is prolonging in time and screening capacities have increased, leading to an increasing frequency of people tested several times. Thus, an adjustment of the methods of splitting for patients benefiting from repeated tests and therefore the definition of the persons tested was necessary. Public Health France, in its patient-centred epidemiological approach, has therefore adapted its methods to ensure that these indicators reflect, in particular, the proportion of infected people among the population tested. These developments have no impact on the trends and interpretation of the dynamics of the epidemic, which remain the same.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Airborne Sensor Market size will be USD 9561.5 million in 2024. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.00% from 2024 to 2031.

North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 3824.60 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 2868.45 million.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 2199.15 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America had a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 478.08 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 191.23 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2024 to 2031.
The non scanning held the highest Airborne Sensor Market revenue share in 2024.

Market Dynamics of Airborne Sensor Market

Key Drivers for Airborne Sensor Market

Increased Need for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak to Increase the Demand Globally

Globally, the COVID-19 virus has spread swiftly. A lockdown was imposed in most countries to prevent the virus from spreading. Law enforcement organizations consequently developed a drone surveillance system. Drones are being used by police departments all around the world to track people's movements across big distances without using force. Initially, drones were employed for scientific purposes in several wealthy nations worldwide. In addition, several UAV producers are developing specially designed drones that have the ability to identify COVID-19 signs in crowded areas.

Numerous Applications for these Sensors to Propel Market Growth

The Airborne Sensor Market has witnessed steady growth, driven by various number of applications. Data from distant or aerial sensors can be used again and evaluated for other reasons once they have been collected. One way to survey a construction site is by using data collected by airborne sensors. Conversely, new road planning and analysis can be done with the same data. Analogously, biodiversity might be tracked using data collected from forests for wildfire risk monitoring.

Restraint Factor for the Airborne Sensor Market

High Expense Associated with Airborne Sensor Deployment to Limit the Sales

The Airborne Sensor Market, driven by growing use of precision agriculture methods and infrastructure development initiatives. They are dealing with problems including the high cost of deploying airborne sensors, which is expected to further reduce demand for airborne sensor systems and ultimately slow the growth of the global market over the forecast period. UAV adoption is restricted to developed countries with substantial defense resources because of its exorbitant cost.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Airborne Sensor Market

The Airborne Sensor Market has witnessed growth due to rising demand od sensors in defense and growing presence of airborne sensors in the public domain opportunities. Key drivers include technological advancements, increased security control, and growing demand of sensors. However, the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily disrupted production and supply chains, affecting market dynamics. The lockdowns led to reduced consumer spending and manufacturing delays. Despite these challenges, market recovery was swift as the security and defense industries resumed operations. Long-term trends indicate a resilient market with steady growth due to ongoing global defense modernization and a rebound in agriculture activities. Introduction of the Airborne Sensor Market

Airborne sensors are extremely advanced devices that are installed on aerial platforms such as airplanes, helicopters, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in order to gather data from the Earth's surface and atmosphere. These sensors have a variety of technological features, including cameras, lidar, radar, and infrared imaging systems. Many characteristics, such as temperature, humidity, radiation, air quality, and geographic aspects, are detected, measured, and m...

The Nasdaq Composite index fell by approximately 2,400 points in the four weeks from February 12 to March 11, 2020, but has since recovered, peaking at over 18,647 points on July 10, 2024. In February 2020 - just prior to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Nasdaq Composite index stood at a little over 9,700 points. In February 2020 - just prior to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Nasdaq Composite index stood at a little over 9,700 points. Coronavirus concerns escalate The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak as a global pandemic in March 2020, setting the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and other market indexes up for significant losses. With the stock markets destabilized, traders opted to sell their shares and were prepared to wait before investing in stocks again. Investors would have felt more confident if there were signs that the virus was being contained, but the number of cases continued to rise.

Background: The novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has caused severe panic among people worldwide. In Italy, a nationwide state of alert was declared on January 31st, leading to the confinement of the entire population from March 11 to May 18, 2020. Isolation and quarantine measures cause psychological problems, especially for individuals who are recognized as being vulnerable. Parental bonding and attachment styles play a role in the programming of the stress response system. Here, we hypothesize that the response to restricted social contact and mobility due to the pandemic has detrimental effects on mental-psychological health and that this relationship is, at least in part, modulated by parental bonding and attachment relationships that are experienced at an early age.Methods: A sample of 68 volunteer University students was screened for psychopathological symptoms (SCL-90-R and STAI-Y), stress perception (PSS), attachment style (RQ), and parental care and overcontrol (PBI) 6 months before the confinement. In the same subjects, psychopathological symptoms and stress perception were measured again during confinement.Results: Overall, psychological health and stress management deteriorated across the entire sample during confinement. Specifically, a significant increase in phobic anxiety, depression, psychological distress, and perceived stress was observed. Notably, parental bonding and attachment styles modulated the psychological status during the lockdown. Individuals with secure attachment and high levels of parental care (high care) showed increased levels of state anxiety and perceived stress in phase 2, compared with phase 1. In contrast, individuals with insecure attachment and low levels of parental care (low care) already showed a high rate of state anxiety and perceived stress in phase 1 that did not increase further during phase 2.Conclusion: The general deterioration of psychological health in the entire sample demonstrates the pervasiveness of this stressor, a decline that is partially modulated by attachment style and parental bonding. These results implicated disparate sensitivities to environmental changes in the high- and low care groups during the lockdown, the former of which shows the greatest flexibility in the response to environment, suggesting adequate and functional response to stress in high care individuals, which is not observable in the low care group.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Ski & Snowboard Wax market size will be USD 261.5 million in 2024. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.20% from 2024 to 2031.

North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 104.60 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 78.45 million.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 60.15 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America had a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 13.08 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 5.23 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2024 to 2031.
The Skis category is the fastest growing segment of the Ski & Snowboard Wax industry

Market Dynamics of Ski & Snowboard Wax Market

Key Drivers for Ski & Snowboard Wax Market

Increasing Participation in Winter Sports to Boost Market Growth

The market for ski and snowboard wax is significantly influenced by the growing popularity of winter sports. Increased demand for protective and performance-enhancing goods, including ski and snowboard wax, is directly responsible for this rise. Traditional markets like North America and Europe are no longer the only places where skiing and snowboarding can be found. As ski resorts become more accessible, participation is increasing in Asia-Pacific nations like China and Japan. As family-friendly pastimes, winter sports are being marketed more and more to encourage participation from a variety of age groups. Additionally, the rise in amateur and professional contests encourages competitors to spend money on high-performance waxes to improve their performance.

Rising Number of Ski Resorts to Drive Market Growth

The market for ski and snowboard wax is significantly influenced by the growth in the number of ski resorts worldwide. More people participating in winter activities is strongly correlated with the opening and growth of ski resorts, which increases demand for wax and other maintenance supplies. Existing resorts are adding more amenities, creating more challenging slopes, and serving an increasing number of winter sports lovers in places like North America and Europe. Furthermore, a wider range of people are now able to enjoy skiing and snowboarding thanks to improved transit choices such as improved road connectivity and shuttle services to resorts. Regular involvement is encouraged by shorter, more frequent journeys to urban resorts or those near big cities.

Restraint Factor for the Ski & Snowboard Wax Market

Environmental Concern will Limit Market Growth

The market for ski and snowboard wax is being shaped more and more by environmental concerns. Conventional waxes have drawn criticism for their detrimental effects on the environment and human health, especially those that contain fluorinated chemicals. Consumer choices, market innovation, and legislative reforms are all being influenced by these worries. PFCs, which are bioaccumulative, persistent in the environment, and possibly hazardous to human health, are found in fluorinated waxes, which are renowned for their high-performance qualities. Additionally, when snow melts, wax residues from the snow can enter water systems and damage aquatic habitats. Due to their environmental persistence, fluorinated waxes are especially hazardous.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Ski & Snowboard Wax Market

In comparison to pre-epidemic levels, demand for ski wax has exceeded expectations in every region due to the unprecedented and startling global COVID-19 pandemic. The rise of the ski wax market and the demand going back to pre-pandemic levels after the pandemic is finished are the reasons for the increase in CAGR. Globally, the COVID-19 epidemic is already having an impact, and this is particularly evident in the ski wax business. COVID-19 has negatively affected numerous markets in 2020. Several nations went into lockdown. The unexpecte...

By December 8, 2022, the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Finland had reached a total of 1,417,909.

The first case of COVID-19 in Finland was confirmed on January 29, 2020. The number of new coronavirus cases stayed at one until they started to increase at the end of February 2020, developing into a first wave that lasted until the end of spring. From September, new cases began to rise again and only decreasing significantly between April and June 2021. Since July 2021, the third wave reached Finland. There were over 50 thousand new cases confirmed on April 21, 2022, which was the highest number of cases recorded in a single day.

Most COVID-19 cases were reported among 30 to 39 year-olds

Since the total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases is on a steady rise, all age groups are affected by the virus. Most of the reported cases since the outbreak were found among 20 to 49 year-olds, with the highest proportion of cases in the 30 to 39 year-olds age group.

The total cumulative number of deaths since the outbreak is increasing along with the total cumulative number of cases. The first death caused by the COVID-19 in Finland was reported on March 20, 2020.

Over 4.4 million first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have already been administered

In late December 2020, the coronavirus vaccination rollout started in Finland. Till December 2021, more than 4.4 million first doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine were administered, most of them in the Helsinki and Uusimaa region. The vaccination is offered to everyone aged five or older who is willing to take the vaccine. So far, the highest number of vaccine doses were recorded in the age group of 60 to 69 years, closely followed by 50 to 59 year-olds.

For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

On March 1, 2023, exactly 12,291 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in South Korea. South Korea's handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) was initially widely praised, though the government's handling of vaccine distribution has been criticized. Seoul and the metropolitan areas were hit especially hard by a few group infections during the second wave in August 2020. This was followed by a fourth wave, driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates, leading to rising figures. Though the country has since achieved high vaccination rates, the omicron variant led to record new daily cases. Cases once again began to decline in January of 2023.

For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Spain amounted to nearly 14 million as of July 28, 2024. Since Spain confirmed its first case, the authorities have reported approximately 122,000 deaths as a result of complications stemming from the disease, most of them in Madrid. COVID-19: background information COVID-19 is a disease caused by a novel coronavirus that had not previously been identified in humans. The first case was detected in the Hubei province of China at the end of December 2019. Multiple cases have been reported each day. At the beginning of the pandemic, few was known regarding the virus. Though some aspects still remain unclear, more information has been collected since the outbreak started, allowing a better understanding of the disease and its prevention and treatment, including the production of new vaccines. Immunization in Spain As of May 24, 2023, around 87 percent of the population in Spain had received at least one dose of a vaccine against COVID-19. Moreover, approximately 86 percent were already fully vaccinated. As of August 5, 2022, the number of pre-ordered doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country amounted to 283.3 million, more than half of which were produced by Pfizer/BioNTech. Find the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus pandemic in the world under Statista’s COVID-19 facts and figures site.

The COVID-19 pandemic that spread across the world at the beginning of 2020 was not only a big threat to public health, but also to the entire entertainment industry. While cinemas and theaters closed their doors to try to stem the spread of the disease, many people turned to home entertainment and gaming during periods of self-isolation. In a reflection of the real-life situation, Plague Inc. is a mobile game that challenges people to spread a lethal disease across the world. Global downloads of this game increased by 123 percent during the crisis in comparison to the same time last year.