Coronavirus By the Numbers: Protests Against Police Brutality As COVID-19 Cases Reach 8.5 Million Worldwide

There are now more than 8.5 million confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus globally, and over 454,889 people have been killed globally by the disease it causes, COVID-19. The pandemic continues to sweep the world as governments and local officials start to ease restrictions and lockdowns previously put in place to curb the spread. Health officials fear a spike in coronavirus cases due to the widespread protests and demonstrations against police brutality sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. Here is a look at the novel coronavirus by the numbers.Music Credit: 'Epic Hip-Hop Beat - Young Legend' by Curtis Harris