Coronavirus Updates
Starting Friday, Algeria is easing coronavirus restrictions for the holy month of Ramadan, including shortening a nighttime curfew.
Greece on Thursday extended its general coronavirus lockdown by a week, to May 4.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom reported 115 new coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, the state’s deadliest 24-hour period since the outbreak began.
Coronavirus restrictions in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai are being eased for Ramadan starting on Friday. The changes include the reopening of malls and more widespread movement during the day.
US President Donald Trump said the administration’s social distancing guidelines “may” be extended into the summer.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany rose to 150,383, and the death toll increased to 5,321, the Robert Koch Institute reported on Friday.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Israel increased to 14,882 on Friday, with 193 deaths, according to the Health Ministry.
The US House of Representatives passed a $484 billion aid package Thursday to boost small businesses and hospitals hurt by the coronavirus crisis.