The Coronavirus Pandemic is an ongoing pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19) that began in December 2019. As of the 29th March 2020, more than 721,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 190 countries and territories, resulting in approximately 33,900 deaths. More than 151,000 people have since recovered.
Spread
The virus was first linked to an animal market in Wuhan, China and spread across the country. The Chinese government covered up much of the virus
Effects
Economics
The virus has triggered what many consider to be a crisis in capitalism. With governments nationalising private hospitals and some industries, the stock market crashing and an increase in racism.