Latest on COVID-19 around the globe

Brazil on Wednesday registered 55,155 new confirmed cases and 1,175 deaths, hitting 3,164,785 and 104,201, respectively in total case and death. The governor of Brazil's southeast state of Sao Paulo, Joao Doria, on Wednesday said he tested positive.

Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra on Wednesday banned family gatherings and extended lockdowns to five more regions of the country amid a fresh spike in cases. In recent days, the Andean country has registered a daily average of 7,000 confirmed infections and 200 deaths, according to official data.

Italy on Wednesday ordered travelers arriving from four countries – Croatia, Greece, Malta and Spain – to be tested for COVID-19 and added Colombia to a list of countries under a complete travel ban amid growing concern over new infections.

(With input from agencies)