Around the world the pandemic has killed over 209,000 people and infected over three million, with death tolls highest in the United States. Well over half of all deaths are in Europe, with the toll hitting 125,000 on the continent Monday. In Switzerland, Croatia and Serbia, many small shops were back in business Monday, while children in Norway returned to primary school. With the UK starting "turn the tide" of an outbreak that has killed more than 20,000, Prime Minister Johnson warned against any hasty moves. In Italy, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte warned that people would have to wear face masks in public places and rigorously observe social distancing measures when the current restrictions are lifted next week.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 27, 2020 17:37 UTC