Commuters arrive at New York's Grand Central Station during morning rush hour as the city entered phase one of its coronavirus reopening plan. [AFP]AmericaBrazil has the world's third-highest death toll at more than 36,000New York City -- the epicentre of America's coronavirus outbreak -- began partially reopening its shattered economy Monday after almost three months of lockdown, as the World Health Organization warned the health crisis was "worsening" worldwide. "Although the situation in Europe is improving, globally it is worsening," he told reporters. SEE ALSO: New York starts reopening as WHO says virus 'worsening' worldwideSeventy-year-old Brandy Bligen said he was looking forward to dining outside, which will be included in phase two of the reopening alongside barbershops, and expected in a fortnight if cases don't surge. The quarantine came as it recorded its lowest daily death toll in more than two months, with 55 deaths in the previous 24 hours.

Source: Standard Digital June 09, 2020 05:03 UTC