Global confirmed COVID-19 cases top 855,000: Johns Hopkins

The number of COVID-19 cases around the world surpassed 855,000 on Wednesday with 42,032 deaths, according to the latest statistics released by Johns Hopkins University.

The United States now has the most cases, with more than 186,000 infections confirmed. 

Globally, over 177,857 patients have recovered from the disease, the statistics noted.