As countries look to reopen their borders the World Health Organization issues a stark warning that the disease is 'actually on the way up' and takes specific aim at Brazil, which is looking to ease restrictions despite being a coronavirus hotspot.
The World Health Organization's top health expert has issued a sobering reminder that the world is still in the middle of the pandemic, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic rebound and renewed international travel.
As the virus creeps into remote riverside towns and indigenous territories, those who fall ill have to be flown to hospitals in major cities. The period will end with an official ceremony led by the head of state in remembrance of the 26,834 fatalities recorded in the country. Spain has reported a total of 235,400 confirmed cases of the disease
"I've decided to publish The Ickabog for free online, so children in lockdown, or even those back at school during these strange, unsettling times, can read it or have it read to them," she said. The story will be released chapter-by-chapter over the coming weeks until July 10, Ms Rowling said, and in that time she has asked for children to send her their illustrations.
Britain's medicines agency has authorised the use of the experimental drug remdesivir for COVID-19 patients, in a move that may shorten the time some patients spend in hospital.Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of news alerts for the latest on how the pandemic is impacting the world
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