COVID-19 by numbers - infections, cases and deaths.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments face difficult decisions when being confronted with public health threats and economic needs. Decision making is further complicated by the different perception of the pandemic by the public. Politicians as well as the public need objective facts for guidance and numbers play here a crucial role. The current contribution compiles numbers for infections, cases and deaths with SARS-CoV-2 to serve as an orientation help.