New Delhi (NVI): Nearly 5.6 million cases of coronavirus have been confirmed around the world with more than 3,50,000 deaths, according to John Hopkins University tally.
Spain is set to begin 10 days of mourning on Wednesday in memory of the more than 27,000 people who have lost their lives to the coronavirus. Flags will fly at half-mast.
As Brazil’s daily COVID-19 death rate climbs, a new study warns its total death toll could climb to 125,000 by early August, adding to fears it has become a new hot spot in the pandemic.
The total number of coronavirus cases in Brazil have exceeded 3,91,000 while nearly 24,500 have lost their lives due to the contagion.
Mexico recorded its largest single-day increase in both newly confirmed cases and reported deaths from novel coronavirus since the outbreak began. The health officials reported an additional 3,455 cases, bringing the total to 74,560 cases with 501 new deaths.
Meanwhile, Thailand’s state of emergency laws have been extended for another month until the end of June, despite the kingdom reporting a relatively low virus toll at just over 3,000 cases and 57 deaths, according to media reports.
New Zealand has reported a fifth consecutive day of no new cases of Covid-19 recorded in the country.
In addition to this, South Korea has reported 40 new coronavirus cases for its biggest daily jump in nearly 50 days, causing alarm in a country where millions of children are returning to school.
Nearly 2.3 million have recovered from the deadly virus around the globe.
