COVID-19 cases cross surpasses 500 million worldwide

By Samantha Allen

Published: April 15, 2022 | 12:47 PM GMT

The number of people who contracted the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) exceeded 500 million worldwide.

According to Reuters tally, 6,589,178 have died since the pandemic first broke out in the world.

The high number of infections is due to the outbreak of the highly contagious “PA2” sub-mutant of the “Omicron” strain in many countries in Europe and Asia.

South Korea leads the world in terms of the daily average number of new infections, registering more than 182,000 new infections daily, which represents one in every four cases globally.

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in December 2019.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.