SCMP: Coronavirus latest: 1.5 million people infected worldwide as WTO warns of deepest recession ‘of our lifetimes’
* US infections surge past 430,000; New York fatalities rise, but curve ‘flattening’
* Boris Johnson’s condition ‘improving’ in hospital as UK deaths hit 7,000
More than 1.5 million people have been infected by the new coronavirus, as the pandemic batters major economies and threatens to plunge the world into the deepest global recession in generations.
While Wuhan, the Chinese city where the virus was first reported, celebrated its liberation from a nearly 11-week lockdown, much of the West remained in the throes of a health emergency that has killed more than 80,000 people worldwide.
Governments are grappling with how to balance public safety with the devastating impact of lockdowns that have closed whole sectors of the economy and erased millions of jobs in a matter of weeks.
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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (LIVE UPDATES)
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MIDDLE EAST
US trying 'urgently' to stave off coronavirus outbreak in NE Syria.
Russian warplanes return skies of Idlib after militants disrupt military patrol.
Syrian air force used chemical weapons in three 2017 attacks, probe finds.
Houthi advance displaces 70,000 as pandemic threat grows in Yemen.
Saudi-led coalition announces ceasefire in five-year Yemen war. Saudi Arabia announces 2-week cease-fire in Yemen.
Millions in Lebanon risk food insecurity over virus lockdown: HRW.
Coronavirus: Iran appeals for $5bn IMF loan as deaths pass 4,000.
Israeli man charged with spying for Iran.
ASIA
Afghan gov't will release 100 Taliban prisoners to restart peace talks.
Asian stocks gain on hopes pandemic is approaching peak.
Coronavirus: tens of thousands say goodbye to Wuhan as city ends 11 weeks of lockdown.
Wuhan lockdown lifted; Asian politicians warn of power grabs.
India is converting trains into hospital wards as it prepares for worsening coronavirus COVID-19 scenarios.
Pakistan doctors beaten by police as they despair of 'untreatable' pandemic.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un responds to coronavirus with missiles.
Japan, South Korea discuss North Korea missile tests.
Major Indian cities make mask-wearing compulsory amid virus fears.
The Himalayas are visible in parts of India 125 miles away for the first time in 30 years after coronavirus saw pollution levels drop across the country.
AFRICA
Tracking Africa's coronavirus cases.
AU chief defends WHO from Trump's criticism.
Rwanda: COVID-19 cases rise despite lockdown.
Fears in Uganda over coronavirus outbreak in refugee settlements.
UN searching for new Libya envoy after US blockage.
Sudan still in crisis a year after Bashir's ouster.
Congo president's chief of staff arrested amid graft probe.
EUROPE
Boris Johnson 'sitting up in bed' in hospital, but remains in intensive care unit being treated for coronavirus. UK's Johnson 'improving' as he fights COVID-19 in intensive care.
Italy, Spain ICU pressures decline, but emotional toll rises.
Spain's coronavirus death toll rises for second consecutive day to 757 fatalities.
France reports 541 new coronavirus hospital deaths in 24 hours.
French economy records 6% decline in Q1; worst dip in 75 years.
France to extend coronavirus lockdown again, will run beyond April 15.
Economic researchers see Germany head toward deep recession.
Coronavirus in Russia: Self-isolate or face the consequences.
Coronavirus: Marathon talks over EU virus rescue package stall.
‘Now is not the time to relax measures,’ WHO warns Europe.
1,300-foot-long bridge collapses in northern Italy; 1 hurt.
Northern Irish truck driver pleads guilty to 39 counts of manslaughter after immigrants die in trailer.
AMERICAS
US coronavirus deaths surpass 14,600, world's second-highest after Italy. US coronavirus cases surpass 400,000 with more than 14,500 deaths.
Speed of coronavirus deaths shock doctors as New York toll hits new high.
Disturbing photos show COVID-19 patients being stacked on evacuation buses to be transported between NYC's overwhelmed hospitals after state recorded it's deadliest 24 hours with 779 deaths.
HHS: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted.
Sanders exit leaves deep disappointment on left. Sanders quits U.S. presidential race, setting up Biden battle with Trump.
In virus-hit America, World Health Organization in firing line.
After pandemic, Fed policymakers see slow U.S. recovery.
Ecuador ex-president Correa jailed in absentia for corruption.
Returning Venezuelans face 'nightmare' coronavirus quarantine.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US AFRICOM: Senior al-Shabaab leader killed in Somalia airstrike.
Counter-terrorism probe opened in France knife attack.
Terrorist groups spin COVID-19 as God's 'smallest soldier' attacking West.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US STOCKS-Wall St rallies on hopeful coronavirus signs, healthcare lift.
World equities climb on hopes coronavirus pandemic is peaking.
Oil rallies as deal takes shape before key meeting. Russia, Saudi to debate oil output cuts as U.S. resists joining.
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