Number of US coronavirus cases nears six million: Live news
Several US states report record daily infections; New Zealand eases restrictions, makes masks compulsory.
by Ted Regencia & Linah Alsaafin
27 minutes ago
The total number of coronavirus cases in the United States is nearing six million, with states including Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota reporting daily records. More than 183,000 people have died from the disease in the US, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The number of cases globally has gone past 25 million, with deaths exceeding 844,000. More than 16.5 million people have recovered
New Zealand has made face masks compulsory as it eases coronavirus restrictions in Auckland that were imposed after a sudden spike in cases.
The number of cases globally has gone past 25 million, with deaths exceeding 844,000. More than 16.5 million people have recovered