Latest on global coronavirus pandemic

The UK's death toll from COVID-19 rose by 31 to 36,393 as of 1600 GMT on Thursday, the health ministry said. At least 254,195 people have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Spain will ease coronavirus lockdown in Madrid on Monday to allow outdoor dining and gatherings of up to 10 people, the regional health department said on Friday. The restrictions in the capital city will be the same as most of Spain, which started relaxing its lockdown earlier this month.

Russia is expecting a spike in the number of COVID-19 deaths for the month of May, Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova said on Friday.

President Vladimir Putin told officials on Friday to ramp up coronavirus testing, and said Russia's outbreak was stabilizing as there had been a gradual decrease in number of new daily cases. 

Portugal reported 288 new cases on Friday, raising its nationwide tally to 30,200 cases. A further 12 people died of COVID-19, taking the death toll to 1,289.

Iran reported 51 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing its death toll to 7,300. A total of 2,311 new cases were also recorded, taking the number of infections to 131,652.

The Netherlands registered 188 new cases on Friday, raising its total to 44,888. The death toll increased by 13 to 5,788.