Latest on COVID-19 development around the world

Brazil registered 26,417 new cases and 1,156 new deaths, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 438,238 and the death toll to 26,754. President Bolsonaro has signed a bill that provides financial aid to the pandemic-hit states and cities including 60 billion reals (about 11 billion U.S. dollars).

South Korea reported 58 more cases compared to 24 hours ago as of 0:00 a.m. Friday local time, raising the total number of infections to 11,402. No more deaths have been confirmed, leaving the toll at 269. The total fatality rate stood at 2.36 percent.

Chile reported 4,654 new cases and 49 more deaths in the past 24 hours, raising total number of confirmed cases to 86,943, including 890 deaths. Health Minister said 3,707 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19, with "a very small number of them requiring hospitalization."

Argentina recorded 769 new cases, 14,702 in total, with 508 deaths. The capital and surrounding areas remain the hardest-hit in the country, and the mandatory quarantine could be extended again until early August.

Mexico reported 3,377 new cases with 447 new deaths, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 81,400 and the death toll to 9,044.