Keeping you up to date on the latest novel coronavirus (Covid-19) news from around the world. The US has the highest number of total deaths with 79 058 out of 1 321 223 cases. - AFPUS adds 776 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours - trackerWashington – The United States recorded 776 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 79 522, according to the real-time tally by Johns Hopkins University at 20:30 on Sunday (00:30 GMT Monday). - AFPUK unveils phased plan to exit lockdownLondon – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday announced a phased plan to ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, with schools and shops to begin opening from 1 June – as long as infection rates stay low. There were also 11 new "asymptomatic" cases reported in wider Hubei province.

Source: News 24 May 11, 2020 07:52 UTC