Latest developments of COVID-19 in the world
Spain reported a total of 221,447 COVID-19 cases, with 26,070 deaths on Thursday.
Indonesia said that 35 more deaths of the COVID-19 were registered on Thursday, raising the total fatalities to 930, the highest in Southeast Asia. The total number of infections stands at 12,776.
Thailand announced on Thursday that all beaches in Pattaya are being declared off-limits to people from this Saturday until the end of the month. It has reported 2,992 infections, with 55 fatalities.
Poland will postpone the country's May 10 presidential election due to the coronavirus pandemic. As of Thursday, it has reported 14,898 infections, including 737 deaths.
Switzerland watch exports decreased by 21.9 percent to 1.4 billion CHF (1.44 billion U.S. dollars) in March, while a more gloomy outcome is expected for the month of April. According to the report, some 5,000 jobs could be lost in the industry due to the impact of the pandemic. So far, Switzerland has reported 30,060 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1,505 deaths.
Pakistan will begin lifting some restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus from May 9, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday. It has recorded 24,073 COVID-19 cases, with 564 deaths.
Egypt has extended a nationwide nighttime curfew until the end of the hold month of Ramadan to curb the spread of the COVID-19. It has recorded a total of 7,588 COVID-19 cases, with 469 deaths.
(With input from agencies)