Latest COVID-19 developments around the globe

Australia recorded its deadliest day in the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday with at least 13 deaths and more than 700 new infections mainly in Victoria State.

India Thursday morning reported 775 new COVID-19 deaths and 52,123 positive cases in the past 24 hours, taking the number of deaths to 34,968 and the total cases to 1,583,792. This is the highest single day spike of new COVID-19 cases in the country so far.

In Vietnam, capital city of Hanoi will conduct mass testing from Thursday to Saturday for 21,000 people who recently returned from the central city of Da Nang, which has seen a resurgence of cases since July 25 after going through nearly 100 days without any local cases.

Ukraine reported a record daily high of 1,197 new coronavirus cases on Thursday. So far, the total number of cases in the country has risen to 68,794, including 1,673 deaths and 38,154 recovered.

Brazil on Wednesday reopened international air travel to foreign visitors, but said the entry restrictions on foreign travelers arriving by land or sea is extended for another 30 days. Tourists from all countries may fly to Brazil as long as they have health insurance for the duration of their trip.

(With input from agencies)