Coronavirus Updates

According to the Johns Hopkins coronavirus tracker, the number of confirmed cases as of Sunday stands at 2,898,082, with 203,025 deaths in 185 countries and territories.

Argentina is extending its nationwide coronavirus restrictions to May 10, the Health Ministry said on Sunday. There are 3,780 cases and 185 deaths in the South American country.

Thailand on Sunday reported 15 new coronavirus cases but no new deaths, bringing the total number of cases to 2,922, with 51 deaths.

Chinese health authorities on Sunday reported 11 new coronavirus cases on the mainland, bringing the total number of infections to 82,827, with 4,632 deaths.

Mexico is reporting 970 new coronavirus cases and 84 more deaths. The figures, released on Saturday, bring the total number of cases to 13,842, with 1,305 fatalities.

The state of Western Australia will begin relaxing some lockdown measure on Monday, Premier Mark McGowan said on Twitter.

The central Asian nation is closing schools and canceling sporting events for two weeks. Tajikistan has not reported any coronavirus cases.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has ordered the partial lifting of a curfew in all regions of the kingdom, except for Mecca and neighborhoods previously quarantined.

Yaakov Litzman is stepping down as Israeli health minister after serving for more than 10 years. Head of the ultra-Orthodox UTJ party, Litzman has been criticized for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, becoming infected when he broke his own ministry’s ban on large gatherings.

South Korea on Saturday reported 10 new coronavirus cases but no new deaths, bringing the total number of infections to 10,718, with 240 fatalities.