News Coronavirus cases worldwide top 4 million In just 12 days the world added a million confirmed COVID-19 cases, pushing the total to more than 4 million led by a surge in the United States. By Arete News - May 9, 2020 A masked traveler and cleaner in Washington's desolate Dulles International Airport on April 17, 2020 (AN/John Heilprin) You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us