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There are growing fears among doctors that there will be a second peak of coronavirus infections, as the lockdown restrictions are eased in England.

Sweden is among the countries that have opted against a lockdown and instead gone for herd immunity. This strategy has arguably lead to one of the highest per capita death tolls in the world, but very little immunity.

The White House on Monday brought forward by two days restrictions on travel to the United States from Brazil as the number of deaths from the new coronavirus in the South American nation surpassed the U.S. daily toll.

Protests erupted on the streets in various parts of Ecuador on Monday against drastic economic measures from President Lenin Moreno.

The World Health Organization said that it has suspended its trial of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns.

Americans marked a scaled-down Memorial Day 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic overshadowed the national holiday, which is normally a time of flag-waving parades and events to commemorate fallen soldiers.

The prime minister has set out plans for shops and some other businesses to reopen in England. Outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to open from June 1st if it's safe to do so, with most shops following suit on June 15th.

Nations try to track and trace their way out of the corona crisis. Some see apps as essential. But so far apps have had limited success.

An unpiloted Japanese cargo ship, HTV-9, arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) Monday to make one final delivery before its fleet is retired.

How likely children are to catch and spread coronavirus is talked about a lot when it comes to deciding how and when to reopen schools.

Japan is expected to lift its state of emergency over Tokyo.

Protests have been broken out in Hong Kong after China sparked outrage with proposed new legislation. It would ban what Beijing calls secessionism and subversive activity and could allow Chinese security agents to operate in the territory. Pro-democracy campaigners are calling it a threat to Hong Kong's autonomy.