Global coronavirus cases surpass 700,000: Johns Hopkins

The number of coronavirus cases detected worldwide reached 718,685 at around 6:00 BJT on Monday, according to data compiled by the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).

The U.S. is at the top on the list with 139,675 people infected, followed by Italy, where 97,689 confirmed cases have been recorded.

According to JHU, the latest global death toll is 33,881.