Global virus death toll tops 25,000, most in Europe

PARIS: The coronavirus pandemic has killed 25,066 people, with Europe accounting for most of the deaths, according to an AFP tally at 1430 GMT Friday based on official statistics.

Europe was the worst-hit continent with 17,314 fatalities. Italy had the highest number of deaths in the world at 9,134 followed by Spain (4,858) and China (3,292).

At least 547,034 coronavirus cases have been registered around the world since December.