Spain's death toll from coronavirus rose at a slower pace today but surpassed 20,000 fatalities, as the government mulled whether to ask parliament for a third extension of the confinement imposed in one of the world's hardest hit countries.
The number of deaths increased by 565 today, down from a rise of 585 yesterday, the Health Ministry said. The number of coronavirus cases rose to 191,726 from 188,068. "The data of hospitalised, deceased and ICU admissions have maintained a downward trend the past few days," said health emergency chief Fernando Simon at a press briefing, adding that he hoped to see a steeper decrease soon.