Thursday, 2 April 2020

Coronavirus live updates: cases top 930,000 globally
What you need to know
Nearing a million: The novel coronavirus has infected more than 937,000 people and killed over 47,000 worldwide, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally.
Worst-hit: The US has reported more than 216,500 cases, with over 5,100 deaths, according to the university's count. New York City's death toll has passed 1,300.
Meanwhile, Spain has recorded over 100,000 cases.
Medical supplies: US federal stockpiles of emergency medical gear are almost depleted as hospitals need millions more masks and protective equipment.