Latest on COVID-19 pandemic around the world
Russia reported 5,241 new cases on Friday, pushing its national tally to 877,135, the fourth largest in the world. The death toll rose to 14,725 after 119 people had died across the country in the last 24 hours.
The Philippines recorded 3,379 new cases, with 24 more deaths, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 122,754 and death toll to 2,168. Its health department said on Friday that it would focus on the elimination of cluster infections.
Indonesia's total number rose by 2,473 within one day to 121,226, with the death toll adding by 72 to 5,593, and 1,912 people were discharged from hospitals, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 77,557.
Belgium reported 858 new cases on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 72,016 and death toll climbed to 9,681, with an average of three deaths per day and 54 confirmed infections per 100,000 people.
Oman confirmed 354 new cases, with 10 more deaths, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 81,067, including 502 deaths. The government lifted closures between provinces ahead of schedule, starting from Friday.
Poland reported 809 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more deaths on Friday, the sixth record daily rise in two weeks, pushing the total number of confirmed cases to 50,324 and 1,787 deaths. Deputy Prime Minister Jacek Sasin ruled out a new nationwide lockdown and anti-epidemic measures, including compulsory wearing of protective face masks outside the home.