More than 370,000 people have died due to nCoV globally

213 countries and territories recorded 6,148,518 infections and 370,472 deaths from nCoV, an increase of 122,427 and 4,057 cases respectively compared to yesterday.

The US, the largest epidemic region in the world, currently records 1,815,717 infected people and 105,535 deaths, an increase of 22,454 and 996 cases respectively.

50 US states have eased the blockade to varying degrees.

However, protests against the police killing of black man George Floyd took place in many US states, violating rules on social distancing, causing concerns about the risk of nCoV spreading.

Brazil, the world’s second most seriously affected country by Covid-19, increased 30,102 infections and 890 deaths due to nCoV in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections and deaths nationwide to 498,440 and 28,834, respectively.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro consistently downplayed the severity of Covid-19, repeatedly likening the pandemic to a `minor flu` and opposing restrictions imposed by state governments.

Most cities and states in Brazil have imposed some restrictive measures to prevent Covid-19 such as closing non-essential businesses and calling on people to stay home, but very few localities have issued mandatory regulations.

Mexican medical staff bring Covid-19 patients to Venados General Hospital, Mexico City, on May 26.

Russia reported 181 more deaths in 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 4,555.

Moscow, the center of Russia’s Covid-19 epidemic, on May 29 corrected the number of deaths due to nCoV in April to double the previous figure due to a change in calculation method.

Most European countries have passed the peak of the epidemic.

Spain began relaxing restrictive measures to prevent nCoV from May 25.

The UK reported 272,826 infections and 38,376 deaths, an increase of 1,604 and 215 respectively. Despite being the fifth largest epidemic region in the world, the UK recorded the second highest number of deaths, just behind the US.

The British government loosened many restrictions from June 1, allowing gatherings of 6 people or less outside, while outdoor retail stores and car showrooms were allowed to operate again.

Italy recorded an additional 416 cases and 111 deaths, bringing the total to 232,664 and 33,340, respectively.

Infections and deaths due to nCoV in France are 188,625 and 28,771.

Germany recorded 275 more cases and six deaths, bringing the total to 183,294 and 8,600, respectively.

Germany will extend community isolation measures until June 29.

Peru is the second largest epidemic area in Latin America, the world’s new epidemic epicenter, with 155,671 cases and 4,371 deaths, an increase of 7,386 and 141 cases, respectively.

Peru imposed a blockade on March 16, one of the earliest countries to impose a blockade in Latin America, and planned to last until the end of June. The country’s health system is on the verge of collapse, when the

Some Latin American countries such as Chile, Mexico, and Argentina are also seeing a continuous increase in nCoV infections, especially in slums.

Iran reported an additional 2,282 cases and 57 deaths, bringing the total to 148,950 and 7,734, respectively.

Saudi Arabia recorded an additional 1,618 cases and 22 deaths, bringing the total to 83,384 and 480, respectively.

Mosques will reopen from May 31, except for the holy city of Mecca.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported an additional 726 cases and 2 deaths, bringing the total to 33,896 and 262 respectively. Dubai lifted travel restrictions from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.

In South Asia, India recorded 181,827 infections and 5,185 deaths, an increase of 8,336 and 205 respectively. Schools, bars and restaurants are closed until May 31.

In Southeast Asia, Singapore is the region’s largest epidemic area with 34,366 cases, an increase of 611, of which 23 died.

Indonesia ranked second with 25,773 infections and 1,573 deaths, an increase of 557 and 53 respectively. From this week, Indonesia deployed 340,000 police and soldiers in four provinces to ensure people comply with mask-wearing regulations

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and East Timor are countries in the region that have not recorded any deaths due to nCoV.