March 20, 2020
Category: 

COVID-19: current cases

Last updated on October 12, 2021

 

Embrace Autism | COVID-19: current cases | statistics CoronavirusCases

The above numbers show the current cases of COVID-19, world-wide on March 18, 2020.[1]Coronavirus Cases | WorldOMeters The known death rate is based on closed cases.

This is because only the closed cases inform us of the outcome for people who have had COVID-19. The person can either recover or they can die. Looking at the numbers above we see that 1 in 10 people who were known to have COVID-19 died. This number has increased from 6% to 10% in the last week.

The more we flatten the curve,[2]Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve” | The Washington Post the lower the number of deaths.


Canada

March 18, 2020:

  • Closed cases: 12 recovered (57%) & 9 deaths (43%)
  • Active cases: 635 outcome remains unknown

4 out of every 10 people who we know had the virus have died.


USA

March 18, 2020:

  • Closed cases: 106 recovered (44%) & 133 deaths (56%)
  • Active cases: 8019 outcome remains unknown

5.5 out of every 10 people who we know had the virus have died.

Click this link to find out cases in your state: Coronavirus Cases | WorldOMeters


Flattening the curve

This link, provided by The Washington Post, explains how the virus infects exponentially. We must flatten the curve[3]Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve” | The Washington Post by limiting our exposure to others. In delaying the spread of the virus, our health care systems can save lives and better deal with the emerging COVID-19 cases.

The above link shows animated graphs helpful in understanding the effects of social-distancing on the emerging numbers of COVID-19.

Embrace Autism | COVID-19: current cases | diagram COVID19CasesUS

The above graph shows the exponential growth of COVID-19 in the USA. At the current rate (doubling every three days) there will be about 100 million (100,000,000) infected by May 2020.[4]Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve” | The Washington Post

References

This article
was written by:
dr-natalie-engelbrecht
Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht ND RP is a dually licensed naturopathic doctor and registered psychotherapist, and a Canadian leader in trauma, PTSD, and integrative medicine strictly informed by scientific research. She was diagnosed at 46, and her autism plays a significant role in who she is as a doctor, and how she interacts with and cares for her patients and clients.

Disclaimer

Although our content is generally well-researched
and substantiated, or based on personal experience,
note that it does not constitute medical advice.

Comments

Let us know what you think!

A hand pointing down (an index symbol).
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
2 Comments
Inline feedbacks
View all comments

Land acknowledgement

Embrace Autism recognizes and acknowledges the traditional lands of the Indigenous peoples across Ontario. From the lands of the Anishinaabe to the Attawandaron and Haudenosaunee, these lands surrounding the Great Lakes are steeped in First Nations history. We are in solidarity with Indigenous brothers and sisters to honour and respect Mother Earth. We acknowledge and give gratitude for the wisdom of the Grandfathers and the four winds that carry the spirits of our ancestors that walked this land before us. Embrace Autism is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. We acknowledge and thank the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation—the Treaty holders—for being stewards of this traditional territory.

A First Nations symbol, consisting of a Sun surrounded by four Eagle feathers.

Land acknowledgement

Embrace Autism recognizes and acknowledges the traditional lands of the Indigenous peoples across Ontario. From the lands of the Anishinaabe to the Attawandaron and Haudenosaunee, these lands surrounding the Great Lakes are steeped in First Nations history. We are in solidarity with Indigenous brothers and sisters to honour and respect Mother Earth. We acknowledge and give gratitude for the wisdom of the Grandfathers and the four winds that carry the spirits of our ancestors that walked this land before us. Embrace Autism is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. We acknowledge and thank the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation—the Treaty holders—for being stewards of this traditional territory.

A First Nations symbol, consisting of a Sun surrounded by four Eagle feathers.
2
0
We would love to hear your thoughts!x