Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus a few months ago in Wuhan, China, the illness has spread globally, with the number of those impacted increasing daily. To see how pervasive COVID-19 has become — more than 171 countries currently have at least one positive patient — we are tracking active cases on a 3D map based on data gathered by Johns Hopkins University.
View in 3D
On desktop, use your mouse to zoom and rotate the object in 3D; on mobile, place the object in your space, use your fingers to resize and rotate in augmented reality
The 3D map can be viewed on both desktop and mobile.
For desktop:
– Click on “View in 3D” below
– Use your mouse to zoom and rotate the object
For mobile (optimal experience):
– Click on “View in 3D” below
– Tap on the camera icon in the upper right hand corner of the browser
– Press “allow” (this prompt should come up multiple times)
– Place the object in your space, use your fingers to resize and rotate in augmented reality
– To take a photo of what you’re seeing, tap on the screen and a camera icon will appear
Scan this QR code with your phone in order to launch the coronavirus globe experience in augmented reality.
