Latest on COVID-19 developments around the world
Kazakhstan reported 158 new cases with three new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 2,482 with 25 deaths. The president called on the entire population to observe the rule during the state of emergency.
India reported 1,429 new cases, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 24,509 with 775 deaths. The government decided to allow independent shops in the community to open.
The total number of confirmed cases in Paraguay rose to 223, the government has again extended a mandatory social quarantine until May 3.
South Korea confirmed 10 new cases as of midnight on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 10,718 and death toll to 240.
Canada recorded 1,782 new cases and 190 new deaths, bringing the total to 43,889. The death toll now stands at 337.
Germany reported 2,055 new cases with 179 new deaths, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 152,438, including 5,500 deaths.