The novel coronavirus has infected more than 3.6 million people globally and killed at least 257,000. If you’re just joining us now, here are the latest developments:

Trump to disband task force: The White House coronavirus task force will start to wind down later this month, close to Memorial Day on May 25, according to a senior White House official. This comes just after new models show the US could see its death toll double, to reach 134,000 by August 4.

UK death toll: The UK has overtaken Italy as the country with the highest coronavirus death toll in Europe, with more than 29,500 deaths. Only the US has reported more Covid-19 related fatalities.

New coronavirus study: A genetic analysis found that the virus has been circulating in people since late last year. Researchers concluded the virus’ jump from animals to humans was “very recent,” and ruled out the possibility that it had been infecting people long before it was identified.

Progress in Asia: Hong Kong appears to have largely contained its second wave, with no new locally transmitted cases in more than two weeks. South Korea reported only two cases yesterday — both imported — its lowest number in 78 days. And China only reported two confirmed symptomatic cases, neither of which were local transmissions.

Daily life resumes: Schools, restaurants and bars are reopening in mainland China and Hong Kong. US states are moving toward partial reopening, despite local mayors and health experts warning it may be too soon. Places in Europe, like Serbia, Poland, Hungary and Germany’s Bavaria region, are also reopening.