In this week’s Global COVID-19 Wrap, SABC News captures highlights from all corners of the globe as the number of confirmed coronavirus infections continues to rise.
The world has currently recorded over 552 million COVID-19 cases, with over 527 million recoveries and over 6.3 million deaths.
South Africa has 3 993 843 confirmed cases, with 3 880 462 recoveries and 101 793 deaths.
Africa has so far recorded over 11.7 million cases, with over 11.1 million recoveries, and over 254 000 deaths.
Here are COVID-19 stories making headlines around the world:
![[File Image]: A nurse at one of South Africa's hospital during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.](https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/HOSPITAL.jpg)
