Virus world update: EU tries to save aid plan as global deaths surgeChairs are spread out to ensure social distancing at an event to replace the now cancelled International Theatre Festival in Avignon, France. BRUSSELS: EU leaders will resume their fractious summit on Monday to save an $860-billion coronavirus aid plan, hoping to offset some of the economic destruction unleashed worldwide by the pandemic. EU Council President Charles Michel asked the attending leaders, reminding them of the human cost of the crisis. - Deadly US surge -The United States -- the worst-hit country in the world -- has reported more than 60,000 new daily cases for six days. But the tightened restrictions have also come with increased frustration over the economy and the inability to interact with others.

Source: Bangkok Post July 20, 2020 05:47 UTC