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Coronavirus latest: at a glance

12 May, 2020

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

Key developments in the global coronavirus outbreak today include: Global cases approach 4.2 million 

  • South Korea’s Seoul nightclub cluster grows to 64 
  • China reports no new domestic cases after spike on weekend 
  • New York City’s death toll may be 5,000 higher than official toll 
  • Fauci to tell US senate reopening early risks ‘needless suffering and death Trump accused of racism over press conference comments 
  • WHO warns ‘extreme vigilance’ needed as lockdowns 
  • Easing restrictions to boost Australian economy by US$6bn a month 
  • All mosques in Iran will reopen temporarily on Tuesday