Coronavirus updates: death toll passes 6,500 as global infections outstrip China cases - live news

Spain takes over private healthcare providers; French president to address the nation tonight; US ramps up response. Follow the latest newsUK: ‘8m hospitalised’ is not government expectation, says No 10Anger in Germany as Trump seeks exclusive vaccine accessWhen will a vaccine be ready?FCO travel advice: which countries have restrictions in place?Share your experiences1.30pmGMTHere is more fromAshifa Kassam,reporting for the Guardian from in Spain.The number of deaths in Spain has risen to 297, and there are 8,744 confirmed cases across the country, health authorities said on Monday. Just over 40% of those infected with the virus are currently hospitalised.Spanish residents are expected to quarantine at home - no bars, no parks, no beach trips - but still go on cramped trains to work in sweaty offices. What is the point?https://t.co/aPuHMmkBAS1.23pmGMTHello, it ’s Damien Gayle taking charge again on the live blog. Readers who have been keeping abreast of the updates for the past few hours can rest assured that I now know what a Canadian sugar shack is.Here are the key updates since the blog was opened 12 hours ago by our colleagues in Australia.Continue reading...
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