United States of America (US) became the country with most confirmed cases of coronavirus today with more 102 605 cases announced to date. 17 278 cases were recorded in the last 24 hours alone. 1374 deaths have also been attributed to coronavirus in the US.

Italy is now second with 86 498 cases and 9134 deaths. 919 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours alone. China is now third with 81 340 and 3292. However in China where the pandemic started the rate of infection has gone down significantly with only 55 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours.

Many countries in the world are struggling with the pandemic which has prompted governments to take drastic measures like travel bans and total lock-downs in a bid to contain the outbreak.

Today US president Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to make General Motors manufacture ventilators desperately needed by coronavirus patients unable to breathe on their own.

In a statement Trump had the following to say:

“Our negotiations with GM regarding its ability to supply ventilators have been productive, but our fight against the virus is too urgent to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course. GM was wasting time. Today’s action will help ensure the quick production of ventilators that will save American lives.”

-International