This archive report was first published on 23 May 2020.
On May 22, 2020, China made a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19, reporting no positive cases for the first time since the country confirmed its first case in January.
According to China's Health Commission, the number of coronavirus cases fell from four to zero between Thursday and Friday.
China, where the coronavirus originated, has reported 4,600 deaths and 83,000 positive cases of coronavirus. However, the country's stringent travel restrictions have helped contain the global pandemic.
Reports indicate that the measures have been effective in halting the spread of the novel virus, with over 5.2 million COVID-19 infections globally and almost 339,000 fatalities, as revealed by the Johns Hopkins University on May 23, 2020.
The US remains the epicentre of the novel coronavirus, with 1.6 million positive cases of COVID-19, followed by Russia with almost 336,000 and Brazil with almost 331,000 positive cases.
Meanwhile, Africa has seen a lower mortality rate than Europe, attributed to its younger population.
As the pandemic continues to spread, officials are considering suspending vaccinations for Cholera, measles, polio, and other diseases, as highlighted by a study by the World Health Organization.
