Bangladesh to extend coronavirus lockdown until May 16Hit by one of the world’s worst Covid-19 outbreaks, Spain imposed a strict lockdown in March, confining most of the population to their homes for all but essential trips. He told a news conference that the idea behind the latest easing was for people to exercise, not to socialise in groups. Spain has recorded a coronavirus death toll of 25,100, according to health ministry data on Saturday, and more than 216,582 cases. To avoid overcrowding as people get outside, the government has implemented a shift system, allocating different time slots to different age groups. The lockdown has hammered the economy and the government expects gross domestic product (GDP) to contract 9.2% in 2020.

Source: The Express Tribune May 02, 2020 17:26 UTC