Coronavirus June 9, minute by minute: In Latin America, cases grow faster than anywhere else in the world

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2 hours ago

Coronavirus cases in India continue to rise

By Vedika Sud

India reported 9,987 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

That's the biggest leap in a single day in reported infections in India and comes as the country entered the “Unlock 1” reopening phase on Monday.

Loosening restrictions allows most economic activities to resume. But Mumbai, the capital of the state of Maharashtra and the most affected city in the entire country, still has significant, effective restrictions on schools, train services, cinemas, shopping malls, places of worship and more spaces.

In total, India has recorded at least 266,598 covid-19 infections and 7,466 deaths, according to the health ministry.

The number of active cases in the country is 129,917 and 129,215 have been treated or discharged.

2 hours ago

Qatar will gradually lift coronavirus restrictions from June 15

By Chandler Thornton and Sharif Paget

Qatar will gradually lift its coronavirus restrictions starting June 15, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA).

Crisis Management announced Monday, QNA reported.

The first stage begins on June 15: it includes the gradual reopening of mosques with precautionary measures.

The easing of the restrictions will occur in four stages, the spokesman for Qatar's Supreme Committee for Crisis Management announced Monday, QNA reported.

The second stage begins on July 1: it will allow public meetings of a maximum of 10 people.

The third stage begins on August 1: it allows meetings of a maximum of 40 people and flights from "low risk" countries for residents and other "priority travelers" that will be subject to two weeks of quarantine upon entering Qatar.

The final stage begins on September 1: it includes "meetings that will be allowed according to certain controls and capacity," QNA reported.

The spokesperson "stressed that the gradual lifting of restrictions does not mean the lack of application of precautionary measures, and noted that the transition from one stage to another depends on the degree of commitment of everyone to the instructions," QNA reported.

As of Monday night, Qatar had 70,158 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 57 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

2 hours ago

The United States reported 18,534 cases of coronavirus on Monday.

By Tina Burnside

The United States reported 18,534 new cases of covid-19 and 476 related deaths Monday, according to Johns Hopkins University.

At least 1 million 961,185 coronavirus infections, including at least 111,007 deaths, have been reported in the United States.

Totals include cases from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and other US territories. As well as repatriated cases.

2 hours ago

El Salvador: 3,191 cases confirmed by covid-19 and 58 deaths

By CNN Spanish

This Tuesday, the Ministry of Health of El Salvador reported that there are 87 new cases of covid-19 and 3 more people dead.

2 hours ago

The latest on coronavirus

By CNN

Cases in the US Increase USA: almost half of the US states. USA They are registering higher rates of new coronavirus cases as restrictions are eased and more Americans go out to socialize or protest. But the situation would have been much worse if the states had not closed, according to a new study.

Canada relaxes entry restrictions: Border measures will help immediate relatives of Canadian citizens and permanent residents, including some who have been trying to enter from the United States. Despite the change, a mandatory 14-day quarantine is maintained for anyone entering the country.

Covid-19 and the economy: The World Bank predicts that world economic growth this year will slow more than since World War II due to the pandemic. World Bank economists say covid-19 has triggered the deepest recession in decades. They expect the world economy to shrink by 5.2% in 2020, almost three times more than during the 2009 global recession.

Increased number of cases daily: Sunday saw the highest number of covid-19 cases reported to the World Health Organization in a single day during the pandemic, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Monday. "Yesterday, over 136,000 cases were reported, the highest number in a single day so far," said Tedros. "Almost 75% of yesterday's cases come from 10 countries, mainly in the Americas and South Asia."

In Guatemala: at least 18 people who work in the country's Presidential House have tested positive for coronavirus, according to President Alejandro Giammattei. He said that both he and Vice President Guillermo Castillo have tested negative for the virus.

3 hours ago

In Latin America, the number of cases of covid-19 increases faster than anywhere in the world

By Stefano Pozzebon, Omar Fajardo, Shasta Darlington, Rodrigo Pedroso and Ben Tinker

Coronavirus-related cases and deaths in Latin America are increasing faster than anywhere else in the world.

Mexico

The country reported 2,999 cases of coronavirus on Monday, with a total of 120,102, according to the Ministry of Health. The death toll rose to 14,053, 354 more than Sunday's total.

Peru

The Ministry of Health registered 3,181 new cases on Monday, bringing the country's total to 199,696. Peru also registered 106 new deaths, bringing the death toll to 5,571.

Brazil

The Ministry of Health reported 15,654 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, bringing the country's total to 707,412. Brazil also confirmed 679 new deaths from covid-19 on Monday, bringing the country's total deaths to 37,134.

Brazil has registered the second highest number of cases worldwide, behind the United States.

Highest peak in global cases

Sunday marked the majority of covid-19 cases reported to the World Health Organization in a single day so far during the coronavirus pandemic, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a press conference in Geneva on Monday.

"Yesterday, over 136,000 cases were reported, most in a single day so far," said Tedros. "Almost 75% of yesterday's cases come from 10 countries, mainly in the Americas and South Asia."

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