Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 300,000 - Reuters tally


  • World
  • Friday, 15 May 2020

A person is seen wearing a protective face mask in Brixton following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, May 14, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

CHICAGO/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Global coronavirus deaths passed 300,000 on Thursday as infections approached 4.5 million, according to a Reuters tally, with the United States responsible for more than a quarter of all fatalities.

The United Kingdom and Italy accounted for another 10-11% each, while France and Spain accounted for 9% each.

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