Latest on coronavirus around the world
The World Health Organization said it has received reports of 100,000 new cases every day for the past five days, as the pandemic gathers pace in various regions around the world.
The U.S.: At least 1,849,560 cases of coronavirus were confirmed and at least 107,093 people have died, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The UK: Another 359 COVID-19 patients died as of Tuesday afternoon, bringing the total death toll to 39,728, the Department of Health and Social Care said Wednesday. As of Wednesday morning, 279,856 people have tested positive, a daily increase of 1,871. UK business secretary Alok Sharma has been tested positive and is home to self-isolate.
Brazil recorded 1,262 deaths on Tuesday – a new daily record – taking its official toll to 31,199. It has reported over 555,000 infections – second only to the U.S. Authorities imposed curfews Wednesday across a swathe of territory in the Brazilian state of Bahia to curb the virus.
Spain extended the state of emergency a final time through to June 21 as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged an embittered opposition not to succumb to the "poison of hate." In the previous two 24-hour periods, no new deaths were registered for the first time since the pandemic began. To date, Spain has confirmed 27,128 deaths from the virus.
Chile: The Chilean Ministry of Health on Wednesday raised the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 to 113,628, with 1,275 deaths. Chilean Health Minister Jaime Manalich said that in the capital of Santiago and at least six neighboring towns, the quarantine will continue until June 12, affecting around 7 million people.
Germany: German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition on Wednesday agreed on a stimulus package worth 130 billion euros (146 billion U.S. dollars) to help companies and workers.
Mexico: Mexican health authorities reported 1,092 coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, the highest toll in one day so far. The additions bring the total number of the known cases to 101,238 and deaths to 11,729. Health authorities have previously said the real number is higher.