The coronavirus death toll in the US has now surpassed 50,000. So what else is happening across the US and Canada?

The state of Georgia has moved forward with its phased reopening, allowing salons, bowling alleys, tattoo parlors and other businesses to resume work. Asked about Georgia’s planned reopening, President Donald Trump said yesterday he “was not happy with Brian Kemp”, Georgia’s governor

Doctors and manufacturers have appealed to people not to ingest or inject disinfectant after Trump suggested that disinfectant inside the body might work as a treatment for the virus. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was “sad” the president had to be corrected on matters of science and health
The White House said the media had “irresponsibly” taken Trump’s comment “out of context”

Trump is expected to sign a $484bn (£391bn) relief package approved by Congress yesterday, which will give more money to a small business aid fund, overwhelmed hospitals and testing expansion

Canada’s cases have topped 43,300, with 2,244 confirmed deaths – most clustered in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce a new rent relief programme to help businesses that can’t afford their rent amid virus shutdowns. Canada reported a record 1 million jobs lost last month