Latest COVID-19 developments around the world

Spain reported a total of 230,183 COVID-19 infections with 27,459 deaths as of Friday. The country decided to extend the closure of its borders until June 15.

Iran reported 2,102 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 116,635 and death toll to 6,902. 

Thailand, which confirmed a total of 3,025 COVID-19 cases with 56 deaths as of Friday, will allow restaurants, shopping malls and other businesses to reopen on May 17.  

Australia reported a total of 7,019 COVID-19 infections with 98 deaths as of Friday, when the state of New South Wales announced it will allow restaurants and pubs to reopen subject to social distancing regulations.

Monaco, which has so far recorded 96 coronavirus infections with four deaths, will launch COVID-19 screening of its entire population on May 18. 

Slovenia declared an end to its COVID-19 epidemic after the government said there had been 35 cases confirmed in the past two weeks. As of Friday, Slovenia reported a total of 1,464 cases with 103 deaths.

Germany reported a total of 173,152 COVID-19 cases with 7,824 deaths on Friday. Germany will loosen coronavirus quarantine rules for travelers arriving from the European Union, the Schengen passport-free zone and Britain, according to Reuters. 

Russia on Friday reported 10,598 new confirmed cases, pushing its tally to 262,843. The capital city Moscow started a free coronavirus antibody testing program for residents the same day.