The United States has surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths. Confirmed US deaths stood at 100,418, with nearly 1.7 million infections, according to the tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
Nevertheless, most US states moved toward reopening restaurants and businesses. The US capital Washington will ease its lockdown from Friday.
The United States remains the hardest-hit nation, with President Donald Trump weathering heavy criticism for his handling of the crisis.
Grim news came from across the Americas, as Brazil saw its death toll pass 25,000. President Jair Bolsonaro is facing mounting criticism over his response to the health crisis.