Johns Hopkins University says 1,760,978 people had been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus globally. The death toll stands at 107,775.

The US has the most deaths at 20,071, followed by Italy with 19,468, Spain with 16,353, and France with 13,832. Over 500,000 patients recovered from the disease.

Global confirmed cases stand at almost 1.7 million, with more than 100,000 deaths. The US has overtaken Italy to become the country with the highest number of confirmed cases, with more than 20,000 deaths.

The United States has overtaken Italy as the country with the highest number of coronavirus-related deaths, recording 20,071 fatalities, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally.

Iran is allowing small businesses outside its capital, Tehran, to reopen, but India, Saudi Arabia, and Armenia are extending lockdowns.

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