If you’re just joining us, here are the latest developments on the global coronavirus pandemic.
India spikes: The country recorded more than 6,000 new cases in 24 hours — its biggest single-day jump during the pandemic
South Korea nightclub cluster: At least 215 cases have now been linked to a cluster in Seoul’s Itaewon entertainment district.
Australia cruise ban: The country has extended a ban on international cruise ships entering its waters until September 17. The ban was put in place in March after a spike in cases was linked to a cruise ship that had stopped in Sydney.
Japan’s restrictions ease: The country lifted its state of emergency from three more prefectures — Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo. The order is still in place in five other hard-hit prefectures, including Tokyo.
And some headlines from earlier:
China’s political showcase: The country’s rubber-stamp parliament is meeting today at the start of its annual session. Premier Li Keqiang warned that the economy will face severe challenges due to the pandemic, and said China will not set a specific target for economic growth this year.
Latin America spikes: The region has reported more new cases than either the US or Europe for three consecutive days. On Thursday, Brazil reported its highest daily spike in deaths, while Mexico reported its highest number of new daily cases.
