WHO: Europe has surpassed one million Covid-19 deaths

The United States, Brazil and Mexico have reported the highest number of deaths (Peter Byrne/PA)

A top official from the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Europe has surpassed one million deaths from Covid-19 and the situation remains “serious”, with about 1.6 million new cases reported each week in the region.

Overall, a tally by Johns Hopkins University shows nearly three million deaths have been linked to Covid-19 worldwide – with the Americas hardest hit, followed by Europe.