Coronavirus: US death toll passes 2,000 in a single day
America now has half a million confirmed coronavirus cases but the outbreak may soon begin to level off. BBC News – US & Canada
Craig Taylor
How the spread of coronavirus is testing Africa
A surge in cases of Covid-19 will push the continent’s health infrastructure to the limit. BBC News – Africa
Royal Mail is ‘putting profits before safety’ say staff
Postal workers say they are not being given adequate protection from coronavirus risk. BBC News – Business
Yemen: World Food Programme to cut aid by half in Houthi-controlled areas
The World Food Programme feeds more than 12 million Yemenis a month, 80% in Houthi-controlled areas. BBC News – Middle East
US-Mexico border: Thousands of migrants expelled under coronavirus powers
The Trump administration is using an emergency public health order to turn back irregular migrants. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus pandemic: EU agrees €500bn rescue package
EU ministers reached the deal after long talks, pledging support for countries hit hard by coronavirus. BBC News – Europe