worldUpdated: Oct 18, 2020, 05:30 ISTAs the number of Covid-19 infections globally raced towards the 40 million mark, the US saw its tally of coronavirus cases surpass 8 million. In Europe, Germany to Italy to Portugal reported record cases as the pandemic’s accelerating resurgence forced fresh lockdowns. Click here for complete coverage of the Covid-19 pandemicThe UK saw its credit rating cut by Moody’s. Spain reported 6,591 cases and Italy posted a record 10,010 cases; while Belgium will close restaurants from Monday for four weeks. Eight French senators have tested positive for Covid-19, the French Senate’s press office said on Friday.

Source: Hindustan Times October 17, 2020 23:50 UTC