As of April 19, more than 2.4 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported in 235 countries. Worldwide, more than 165,000 people have died from the disease, but more than 612,000 have recovered. The United States is now the epicenter of the pandemic, with 763,597 cases and 40,560 deaths. Both figures far exceed the totals of any other country.
Rather than grouse about government-imposed lockdowns to prevent the spread of coronavirus, manufacturers have stepped up to fight the disease and help healthcare workers and first responders.