Coronavirus: Track and trace system in place from June – PM
It comes as Labour accuses the government of leaving a “huge hole” in the UK’s coronavirus defences. BBC News – UK
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Coronavirus: All 50 US states move toward reopening
As cases climb, most of the US has now taken steps to loosen guidelines, after more than two months. BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus: South Africa Covid-19 deaths ‘to soar’ in coming months
The virus could kill 40,000-45,000 in a country where tough curbs had seemed to work, experts warn. BBC News – Africa
Coronavirus: Extra bank holiday for October being considered
The tourist industry says another public holiday would extend the season and help offset losses caused by lockdown. BBC News – Business
Israeli convicted of West Bank arson attack that killed three Palestinians
A Palestinian infant and his parents were killed when their home in Duma was firebombed in 2015. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: Brazil records third-highest Covid-19 infection level
Brazil is now only behind the US and Russia in numbers of confirmed cases of coronavirus. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean