Expand Close (PA Graphics) Press Association Images / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp (PA Graphics)Elsewhere, China and South Korea battled smaller outbreaks in their capitals. “The risk posed by the virus is still serious,” Mrs Merkel said. Newly reported cases per day have risen on average about 60% over the past two weeks, according to an Associated Press analysis. Worldwide, the virus has claimed close to a half-million lives with nearly 10 million cases. The National Health Commission reported 17 new cases in the nation’s capital, the most in a week, among 21 nationwide.

Source: Irish Independent June 27, 2020 11:03 UTC