More than 300,000 people have died from the coronavirus globally, according to data compiled by US-based Johns Hopkins University on Thursday.

The running tally counted 300,074 deaths, while the number of cases and recoveries stand at 4,405,019 and 1,573,765, respectively.

The US is the hardest-hit by the global pandemic with more than 1.4 million cases and nearly 85,000 fatalities.

The UK has the second-highest death toll with 33,692, followed closely by Italy's tally of 31,368.

Despite the rising number of cases, most who contract the virus suffer mild symptoms before making a recovery.

Source: Anadolu Agency