The government had been expected to end a 2-month-old nationwide lockdown, but instead extended measures in so-called containment zones — areas that have been isolated due to coronavirus outbreaks — through June 30. However, India will allow all economic activities to restart in a phased manner outside those areas starting June 8, according to the Home Ministry. The national coronavirus task force said Saturday that 4,555 Russians have died of COVID-19 and 396,575 infections have been recorded. The U.S. has been worst hit by the outbreak, with more than 1.7 million cases and almost 103,000 deaths. But there have been worrying signs that as restrictions are eased, some people are not adhering to social distancing guidelines.

Source: Daily Sun May 30, 2020 10:30 UTC