Coronavirus: Boris Johnson back at Downing Street to lead response
Boris Johnson will chair the morning cabinet meeting, just over two weeks after leaving hospital. BBC News – UK
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More US states begin lifting virus lockdown orders
Some Americans can resume going to restaurants, cinemas and nail salons starting this week. BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus: Cuban doctors go to South Africa
The 200 medics are among 1,200 sent to countries that requested help from the communist state. BBC News – Africa
Coronavirus: Lockdown should ease to help economy, says Philip Hammond
The former chancellor warns that the economy “won’t survive” waiting for a vaccine to be developed. BBC News – Business
Saudi Arabia to abolish flogging – supreme court
A document from the supreme court says the punishment will be replaced by imprisonment or fines. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: UK hospital deaths pass 20,000
The government reveals the “tragic and terrible milestone”, 51 days after the first virus-related death was announced in the UK. BBC News – UK