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Coronavirus latest: at a glance

Key developments in the global coronavirus outbreak on Sunday include:

Global death toll passes 370,000

The global coronavirus death toll stands at 370,078, according to Johns Hopkins University. There have been 6,104,980 confirmed cases worldwide.

Spanish PM seeks final extension to state of emergency

Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has confirmed that his government will seek a sixth and final extension to the coronavirus state of emergency until 21 June. It has been in effect since 14 March, and Sánchez said the extension was necessary as he cautioned against complacency.

United Arab Emirates capital to be cordoned off for a week

Abu Dhabi has announced it will cordon off the UAE’s capital and ban travel between regions within the emirate for a week from Tuesday to control the spread of the coronavirus. Under the new restrictions, residents will need a permit to make the 90-minute trip between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Bangladesh lifts coronavirus lockdown

Bangladesh has lifted its coronavirus lockdown, and millions headed back to work in densely populated towns and cities despite the country registering a record rise in deaths and new infections. The country reported its biggest daily rise on Sunday, with 2,545 new cases and a record 40 deaths.

Iran’s coronavirus caseload passes 150,000

Iran’s health ministry spokesman announced 2,516 new cases across the country in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 151,466. There have also been warnings of a potential second wave caused by clusters in a number of provinces. The death toll rose by 63 in the same period, bringing the country’s total to 7,797.

Thailand passes record stimulus package

Thailand’s parliament has approved a record stimulus package of nearly $60bn to revive its economy, which has been badly damaged by the coronavirus. The 1.9tn baht (£48bn) package is the kingdom’s biggest ever cash injection, and is a sorely needed boost for south-east Asia’s second biggest economy which is expected to contract by up to 7% this year.

UK records 113 deaths as it prepares to further ease lockdown

The Department of Health said 38,489 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus as of 5pm on Saturday, an increase of 113 from 38,376 the day before. In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Sunday, 115,725 tests were carried out or dispatched, and these yielded 1,936 positive results.

‘Orange vest’ movement protests across Italy

The Italian “orange vest” movement held several protests across the country on Saturday, demanding a new government and a return to the Italian lira while dismissing Covid-19 as a conspiracy. Many of the protesters in Milan, one of the cities worst hit during Italy’s outbreak, were not wearing masks and flouted distancing rules, triggering calls for them to be charged.