The coronavirus continues to take its toll on the UK and US, AFP reports. The UK on Wednesday once again broke its record for number of deaths in 24 hours after 938 new Covid-19 deaths - 152 more than its previous highest toll, as the total number of deaths passed 7 000. The US, meanwhile, on Wednesday surpassed 400 000 novel coronavirus cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. Animals take to the desolate streets in IndiaHundreds of monkeys have taken over the streets around India's presidential palace, leading an animal offensive taking advantage of deserted streets as the country remains under a coronavirus lockdown, AFP reports. Other animals have also been emboldened by the coronavirus restrictions on humans, who are only allowed out for food and essential items.

Source: News 24 April 08, 2020 18:45 UTC