CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: Latest updates

Spain eases lockdown

Spain reopens parts of its economy, with some factory and construction staff returning to work within strict safety guidelines. But Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warns his country is "far from victory", and lockdown restrictions in place since March 14 remain in place for much of the nation's 47 million people.

Over 114,000 dead worldwide

At least 114,539 people have died worldwide from the coronavirus in 193 countries and territories, according to an AFP tally around 1100 GMT Monday based on official sources. There have been more than 1,853,300 reported infections since the virus emerged in China in December. The United States has 22,109 deaths, making it the hardest-hit country. It also has the highest number of reported infections with 557,590 cases. Italy has 19,899 deaths, Spain 17,489, France 14,393 and Britain 10,612.

New rise of infections in China

Officials in China report 108 new cases, 98 of which were imported from overseas, the highest number of confirmed infections in a single day in over a month.

Moscow's digital travel passes

Moscow authorities launch a digital permit system to control people's movements. A website to apply for the passes starts working Monday for people travelling by car or public transport and the permit system will be operational from Wednesday.

US eyes May gradual reopening

The US government's top infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci says parts of the country could begin easing restrictions in May, but remains cautious. South Korean firms will make their first shipment of tests to the US this week after a request by US President Donald Trump.

India to extend lockdown

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to extend a national lockdown, due to end Tuesday, for another two weeks, state ministers say after talks at the weekend.

ADB's $20b rescue package

The Asian Development Bank said it will roll out a massive $20 billion package to help developing member nations weather the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Up to $13 billion in loans will be made available to help virus-hit developing members fill in budget gaps, with another roughly $2 billion set for the private sector.