In global COVID-19 developments today, pandemic activity gained more steam in parts of Europe and is still high in its initial hot spots, as a handful of Asian nations—such as Japan and Indonesia—grappled with rising case numbers.The global total today rose to 2,127,873 cases from 185 countries, along with 142,148 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins online dashboard.Switzerland begins easing restrictionsIn Europe, some of the earlier hot spots, such as Italy and Spain, though past their peak, are still reporting thousands of new cases and hundreds more deaths.
Italy reported 3,786 new cases today, with Spain reporting 2,157 more.Switzerland today announced a three-step plan to ease its restrictions, starting with allowing hospitals to