UN warns of global hunger; COVID-19 cases top 2.56 mn worldwide

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New Delhi (NVI): The coronavirus pandemic has now infected more than 2.56 million people globally taking the fatalities to more than 1,77,000, according to John Hopkins University tally.

The United Nations has warned that global hunger could double as a result of the novel coronavirus, putting 265 million people at risk.

In addition to this, the total number of positive cases in US has reached 8,25,041 while more that 40,000 have lost their lives due to the deadly virus.

In UK, 823 new deaths were reported, taking the total to 17,337 in the country, according to Department for Health and Social Care.

Italy reported 534 new deaths, bringing the total death toll to 24,648, with the positive cases till date standing at 1,83,957.

Meanwhile, Singapore has extended a month-long lockdown until June 1 after a surge in positive cases were reported.