On Saturday, more than 107,000 people have died worldwide from the Coronavirus in 193 countries and territories, based on official sources.
There have been more than 170,000 reported infections, although the true number is probably significantly higher, as many countries are only testing the most serious cases.
The United States now has the highest recorded death toll with 19,882. It is followed by Italy with 19,468 Spain with 16,353, France with 13,832 and Britain with 9,875.
Unclaimed bodies of victims are being buried in unmarked mass graves, officials said.
The World Health Organization warns that prematurely lifting lockdown restrictions could spark a dangerous resurgence of the disease.
Iran allows small businesses outside the capital to reopen, and Iranians in several provinces report a significant increase in cars on the roads as people go back to work.
The measure has been criticized by medical experts.
India announces an extension of its nationwide lockdown, keeping citizens in the world’s second-most populous country confined for two more weeks.
Celebrations for Easter weekend around the world kick off as billions of people are stuck indoors, traditional ceremonies are cancelled and churches lie empty.
Google and Apple announce they have teamed up for a joint initiative to develop a Coronavirus smartphone “contact tracing” tool that could potentially alert people when they have crossed paths with an infected person.
