U.S. could become virus epicentre --------------------------------------- As coronavirus cases multiply rapidly in the United States, the World Health Organisation says the country has the potential to become the new epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic – overtaking Europe --------------------------------------- STATES WITH CORONAVIRUS CASES ABOVE 1,000 New York 25,665 (including 218 deaths) New Jersey 3,675 (44) California 2,644 (52) Washington 2,404 (123) Michigan 3,675 (44) Illinois 1,783 (24) Florida 1,535 (16) Louisiana 1,456 (19) Massachusetts 1,388 (46) Georgia 1,097 (38) --------------------------------------- Mar 25, U.S.: At least 53,852 cases in total, and at least 728 deaths Data as at 14:00GMT, Mar 25 NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES ANNOUNCED IN U.S. EACH DAY 10,000 0 Feb 26 Mar 23 --------------------------------------- Source: New York Times Original picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS