The Covid-19 virus has infected more than 5.1 million people and killed at least 333,000 worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally.
If you’re just joining us, here’s the latest on the pandemic:
Covid-19 threatens EU’s survival, says George Soros: The billionaire said the bloc needs to provide financial relief for its hardest-hit member states.
South Korean city’s schools to reopen Monday: Sixty-six high schools in Incheon will reopen on May 25 after closing on Wednesday over outbreak fears.
US death toll rises to 94,729: The virus continues to spread across the country, with at least 1,577,758 cases confirmed in the US, according to Johns Hopkins University.
UK scraps charge for migrant health workers: Prime Minister Boris Johnson removed the health surcharge after the policy was heavily criticized.
Singapore’s cases surpass 30,000: The vast majority of the Asian city-state’s 30,426 cases are migrant workers living in dormitories, where clusters began emerging in April.
