The US has recorded a similar number of deaths linked to Covid-19 for a second consecutive day, with New York's governor saying the "worst is over" as many countries weigh a gradual reopening of their shattered economies.
Since emerging late last year, the coronavirus pandemic has killed around 120,000 and infected nearly two million, tipping the world towards a fierce economic recession as more than half of the globe hunkers down at home.
As countries reach different stages of the virus curve, debate is raging over whether to return to normal life and possibly risk a second wave of infections.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told his 1.3 billion citizens their lockdown would remain in effect until 3 May at least and France's
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