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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 24 May
May 24, 2020
This daily round-up brings you a selection of the latest news updates on the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, as well as tips and tools to help you stay informed and protected. Today's top stories: How Germany contained coronavirus; South America becomes the new COVID-19 epicenter; global fiscal support during COVID-19, in one chart.
1. How COVID-19 is affecting the globe
Confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 5.3 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University . More than 342,000 people have died from the virus, while over 2 million have recovered. Russia reports 153 coronavirus deaths, highest daily toll yet . China reports three new coronavirus cases after first day with none . US states reopening for summer, celebrates Memorial Day weekend . South America a new COVID-19 epicenter , Africa reaches 100,000 cases. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the shadow of COVID-19 .
2. How Germany contained the coronavirus
"Germany is often referred to as a positive example of how to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. We were successful in preventing the overburdening of our health system. The curve of infections is clearly flattening. And the proportion of severe cases and fatalities is lower in Germany than in many other countries. But this makes us humble, rather than overconfident," writes Jens Spahn, the country's health minister.
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