Keeping you up to date on the latest novel coronavirus (Covid-19) news from around the world. The situation has stabilised somewhat, with an average of 1 854 Covid-19 deaths per day over the past week – down from more than 3 000 in mid-April. With 215 Covid-19 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants, Brazil is the hardest-hit country in the Americas, and among the worst affected in the world. - REUTERSSweden registers 2 732 new Covid-19 cases, 40 deaths on WednesdaySTOCKHOLM – Sweden registered 2 732 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, health agency statistics showed, continuing a trend of rapidly falling cases. The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in mainland China now stands at 91 019, while the death toll remains unchanged at 4 636.

Source: News 24 May 26, 2021 13:52 UTC