Global COVID-19 deaths hit 154,000, as WHO warns that Africa may become epicentre of outbreak

Fresh data provided by the John Hopkins University has revealed that the number of deaths arising from the outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 virus has reached 154,000 worldwide.

A report by Reuters news agency also reveals that the total number of infections in the United States has hit 700,000, up more than 30,000 from the previous day with few states still not reporting.

The report also reveals that the number of deaths in the US is hovering around 37,000.

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the continent of Africa could become the next epicentre of the outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 disease.

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UN officials also say it is likely the pandemic will kill at least 300,000 people in Africa and push nearly 30 million into poverty.

There have been almost 1,000 deaths and almost 19,000 infections across Africa so far, much lower rates than in parts of Europe and the US.

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