Latest COVID-19 developments around the world
- The U.S. has agreed to keep its borders with Mexico and Canada closed until July 21, officials said Tuesday. The total number of infections has reached over 2.13 million with 116,833 deaths. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that full recovery of U.S. economy is "unlikely" until the COVID-19 pandemic is controlled.
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the latest extension of restrictions on the U.S.-Canada border.
- Mexico's Foreign Ministry also said its northern border would remain closed. The three countries closed their borders to non-essential travel for the first time on March 21.
- In the borough of Neukolln in Berlin, Germany, as many as 369 households have been put into quarantine after 57 people tested positive for COVID-19.
- Brazil reported a record 34,918 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday. It is approaching one million cases as the latest figure stands at 923,189. It also registered 1,282 COVID-19 deaths, bringing confirmed fatalities in the country to 45,241. The mayor of Rio de Janeiro said Tuesday the city's business reopening will enter a second phase starting Wednesday, allowing hotels and outdoor playgrounds to open but with no spectators.
(With input from agencies)