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Coronavirus live news: global number of confirmed cases passes 1m	Coronavirus live news: global number of confirmed cases passes 1m
2020-04-02 20:42:19 UTC	2020-04-02 21:12:28 UTC (30 minutes later)
Spain death toll passes 10,000; Italy reports 760 new deaths, taking total to 13,915, but a slower growth rate in infections; Thailand imposes national curfew	Spain death toll passes 10,000; Italy reports 760 new deaths, taking total to 13,915, but a slower growth rate in infections; Thailand imposes national curfew
	Egypt has reported 86 new cases, bringing the total number to 865, its health ministry has said. That is the highest daily jump since registering the first case in February. Six more people died of the virus, the ministry said in a statement. In total, 58 people have died.
	Darren Miller didn’t expect many people to come out to clap for the NHS and frontline workers last week. Still, the 35-year-old, who works for the Scottish ambulance service, put on his jacket and stepped out to stand in solidarity with his colleagues.
	He was taken aback by the roar of applause and cheers that he was met with in East Kilbride last week. On Thursday evening, he was overwhelmed to see his neighbours had come again.
	See how the UK paused to recognise its key workers:
We reported earlier that the UK government is thinking of issuing immunity certificates to people who have recovered.	We reported earlier that the UK government is thinking of issuing immunity certificates to people who have recovered.
But one expert is warning they could be dangerous. Eleanor Riley, professor of immunology and infectious disease at the University of Edinburgh, say they could give people a “sense of false security”.	But one expert is warning they could be dangerous. Eleanor Riley, professor of immunology and infectious disease at the University of Edinburgh, say they could give people a “sense of false security”.
“A glimmer of hope but little detail.” See the experts’ reaction to the UK health secretary Matt Hancock’s new testing plan:	“A glimmer of hope but little detail.” See the experts’ reaction to the UK health secretary Matt Hancock’s new testing plan:
The US president Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to aid companies building ventilators for coronavirus patients to receive the supply of materials they need.	The US president Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to aid companies building ventilators for coronavirus patients to receive the supply of materials they need.
In a memo released by the White House, Trump directed the US health and human services secretary to use his authority to help facilitate the supply of ventilator materials for six companies – General Electric Co, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc and Medtronic Plc, as well as Resmed Inc, Royal Philips N.V. and Vyaire Medical Inc.	In a memo released by the White House, Trump directed the US health and human services secretary to use his authority to help facilitate the supply of ventilator materials for six companies – General Electric Co, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc and Medtronic Plc, as well as Resmed Inc, Royal Philips N.V. and Vyaire Medical Inc.
France will probably extend the coronavirus confinement beyond 15 April, the country’s prime minister Édouard Philippe has said. France went into lockdown on 17 March and a first two-week period has already been extended to 15 April. Philippe told TF1:	France will probably extend the coronavirus confinement beyond 15 April, the country’s prime minister Édouard Philippe has said. France went into lockdown on 17 March and a first two-week period has already been extended to 15 April. Philippe told TF1:
Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, is continuing to play down the pandemic, saying it is “not all it’s being made out to be” and denying that any hospital in the country has reached its full capacity due to the outbreak.	Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, is continuing to play down the pandemic, saying it is “not all it’s being made out to be” and denying that any hospital in the country has reached its full capacity due to the outbreak.
Speaking to church ministers outside his official residence in Brasilia, he has urged state governors not to be so “radical,” warning that their confinement and quarantine measures are taking a heavy toll on the economy. He estimated that 60% to 70% of Brazilians will eventually contract the virus.	Speaking to church ministers outside his official residence in Brasilia, he has urged state governors not to be so “radical,” warning that their confinement and quarantine measures are taking a heavy toll on the economy. He estimated that 60% to 70% of Brazilians will eventually contract the virus.
Here’s a summary of the latest events:	Here’s a summary of the latest events:
Global number of confirmed cases passes one million mark. At least one million people around the world have been infected since the outbreak began, according to figures collected by researchers from Johns Hopkins University.	Global number of confirmed cases passes one million mark. At least one million people around the world have been infected since the outbreak began, according to figures collected by researchers from Johns Hopkins University.
Worldwide death toll passes 50,000. The number of confirmed deaths has passed 50,000, according to the same researchers. Italy remains the country worst affected by the outbreak, with 13,915 deaths, followed by Spain, with 10,003 deaths. The US is now the third worst affected country, with 5,316 total deaths.	Worldwide death toll passes 50,000. The number of confirmed deaths has passed 50,000, according to the same researchers. Italy remains the country worst affected by the outbreak, with 13,915 deaths, followed by Spain, with 10,003 deaths. The US is now the third worst affected country, with 5,316 total deaths.
British health minister sets goal of 100,000 tests a day. The health secretary, Matt Hancock, said the government was hoping to build an “at-scale” diagnostics industry to reach 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month, as he unveiled his five-pillar strategy. Just 5,000 NHS staff have been tested so far.	British health minister sets goal of 100,000 tests a day. The health secretary, Matt Hancock, said the government was hoping to build an “at-scale” diagnostics industry to reach 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month, as he unveiled his five-pillar strategy. Just 5,000 NHS staff have been tested so far.
UK hospital deaths rise by 569 to 2,921. A total of 2,921 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the UK’s Department of Health. 163,194 people have been tested, with 33,718 testing positive.	UK hospital deaths rise by 569 to 2,921. A total of 2,921 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the UK’s Department of Health. 163,194 people have been tested, with 33,718 testing positive.
Italy records 760 more deaths from coronavirus. Italy registered 760 more deaths from Covid-19 on Thursday; 33 more than Wednesday. A total of 13,915 people have now died from the virus in the country.	Italy records 760 more deaths from coronavirus. Italy registered 760 more deaths from Covid-19 on Thursday; 33 more than Wednesday. A total of 13,915 people have now died from the virus in the country.
US reveals 6.7 ~~milliokn~~ applied for jobless benefits in a week. More than 6.65 million people have filed for unemployment benefits in the US last week, according to the latest official figures, highlighting the devastating economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the American economy.	US reveals 6.7 million applied for jobless benefits in a week. More than 6.65 million people have filed for unemployment benefits in the US last week, according to the latest official figures, highlighting the devastating economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the American economy.
Scottish death toll under-reported due to delays in reporting centrally. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon admitted that the number of deaths in Scotland had been underreported because of mistakes in notifying the government of new fatalities. Partly because of this, the number of Covid-19 deaths jumped 66% in one day, up by 50 to 126 fatalities.	Scottish death toll under-reported due to delays in reporting centrally. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon admitted that the number of deaths in Scotland had been underreported because of mistakes in notifying the government of new fatalities. Partly because of this, the number of Covid-19 deaths jumped 66% in one day, up by 50 to 126 fatalities.
Germany sees 1.1 million applications for “immediate financial help”. Authorities in Germany have so far received ~~1.1million~~ applications for help from self-employed and small businesses. €1bn (£875m) has already been paid to them and €1.8bn worth of payments have been approved.	Germany sees 1.1 million applications for “immediate financial help”. Authorities in Germany have so far received 1.1 million applications for help from self-employed and small businesses. €1bn (£875m) has already been paid to them and €1.8bn worth of payments have been approved.
Agreement to let coronavirus-stricken liners dock nears. Officials in Fort Lauderdale have said an agreement to allow two coronavirus-stricken cruise liners, the Zaandam and the Rotterdam, to dock in Port Everglades should be reached “within a few hours” after Donald Trump intervened.	Agreement to let coronavirus-stricken liners dock nears. Officials in Fort Lauderdale have said an agreement to allow two coronavirus-stricken cruise liners, the Zaandam and the Rotterdam, to dock in Port Everglades should be reached “within a few hours” after Donald Trump intervened.
Catalonia asks Spanish army for help. The pro-independence leader of Catalonia, the region of Spain hardest hit by the coronavirus after Madrid, has abandoned his government’s initial reluctance to seek help from the Spanish army, saying any assistance would be gratefully received.	Catalonia asks Spanish army for help. The pro-independence leader of Catalonia, the region of Spain hardest hit by the coronavirus after Madrid, has abandoned his government’s initial reluctance to seek help from the Spanish army, saying any assistance would be gratefully received.
UN secretary general says recovery from crisis must lead to a better world. In a column for the Guardian, António Guterres has called for a coordinated global response to the pandemic, but said it must lead to greater global resilience and solidarity.	UN secretary general says recovery from crisis must lead to a better world. In a column for the Guardian, António Guterres has called for a coordinated global response to the pandemic, but said it must lead to greater global resilience and solidarity.
You can see a summary of earlier events here.	You can see a summary of earlier events here.
At least one million people around the world have been infected since the outbreak began, according to figures collected by researchers from Johns Hopkins University.	At least one million people around the world have been infected since the outbreak began, according to figures collected by researchers from Johns Hopkins University.
The true extent of the pandemic is likely to be significantly greater because some countries are suspected of underreporting their figures and a lack of testing facilities in others. The institution’s data are based on official releases, as well as media reports and other sources.	The true extent of the pandemic is likely to be significantly greater because some countries are suspected of underreporting their figures and a lack of testing facilities in others. The institution’s data are based on official releases, as well as media reports and other sources.
The USA has seen by far the most cases, with at least 234,462, while Italy and Spain have also passed the 100,000 threshold. Next is Germany, which has reported at least 84,264 cases, and then China, where the outbreak began, which researchers say has seen at least 82,432 cases.	The USA has seen by far the most cases, with at least 234,462, while Italy and Spain have also passed the 100,000 threshold. Next is Germany, which has reported at least 84,264 cases, and then China, where the outbreak began, which researchers say has seen at least 82,432 cases.
Researchers say at least 1,002,159 people have now been infected.	Researchers say at least 1,002,159 people have now been infected.
Staying in the UK, the opposition Labour party has been responding to the health secretary’s new target of carrying out 100,000 tests a day by the end of April. Jonathan Ashworth, the shadow health secretary, has said:	Staying in the UK, the opposition Labour party has been responding to the health secretary’s new target of carrying out 100,000 tests a day by the end of April. Jonathan Ashworth, the shadow health secretary, has said:
The billionaire retailer, Philip Green, is asking for UK taxpayer help to prop up his crumbling fashion empire, with 14,500 employees set to be paid out of the government’s emergency wage support scheme.	The billionaire retailer, Philip Green, is asking for UK taxpayer help to prop up his crumbling fashion empire, with 14,500 employees set to be paid out of the government’s emergency wage support scheme.
Like other fashion retailers, Arcadia, which owns brands including Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge, is facing financial turmoil as the lockdown prevents Britons from shopping. The company has already asked landlords for rent cuts and paused payments into its pension scheme.	Like other fashion retailers, Arcadia, which owns brands including Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge, is facing financial turmoil as the lockdown prevents Britons from shopping. The company has already asked landlords for rent cuts and paused payments into its pension scheme.
After the widespread participation in last week’s “clap for carers” event – in which isolated people all over the UK applauded NHS workers from their windows, gardens and balconies – people are planning a repeat for the country’s other key workers in about 10 minutes’ time.	After the widespread participation in last week’s “clap for carers” event – in which isolated people all over the UK applauded NHS workers from their windows, gardens and balconies – people are planning a repeat for the country’s other key workers in about 10 minutes’ time.
The UK is looking at the possibility of issuing immunity certificates to people who have developed resistance to the coronavirus, but there needs to be more research into the science behind it, the country’s health minister, Matt Hancock, has said.	The UK is looking at the possibility of issuing immunity certificates to people who have developed resistance to the coronavirus, but there needs to be more research into the science behind it, the country’s health minister, Matt Hancock, has said.
As the pandemic worsens, panicked governments have been accused of using questionable methods to acquire supplies in the battle against the coronavirus. Tactics have ranged from blocking exports of medical supplies to sending spies on clandestine missions to find tests.	As the pandemic worsens, panicked governments have been accused of using questionable methods to acquire supplies in the battle against the coronavirus. Tactics have ranged from blocking exports of medical supplies to sending spies on clandestine missions to find tests.
The Guardian’s network of correspondents have looked at how fears of shortages are driving many countries to take increasingly devious measures to secure masks and tests.	The Guardian’s network of correspondents have looked at how fears of shortages are driving many countries to take increasingly devious measures to secure masks and tests.
The number of coronavirus deaths in hospitals in France has reached 4,503, an increase of 471 in 24 hours, slightly fewer than in previous days, Kim Willsher reports from Paris.	The number of coronavirus deaths in hospitals in France has reached 4,503, an increase of 471 in 24 hours, slightly fewer than in previous days, Kim Willsher reports from Paris.