Spanish death toll nears 300
Spain’s number of coronavirus cases has risen to 8,744, while 297 people have now died, according to Fernando Simon, the head of the country’s health emergency centre. The previous tally was 7,753 cases on Sunday, with 288 fatalities.
More than 170 new cases in Belgium
Yesterday 172 people tested positive for the coronavirus in Belgium, taking the total number to 1,058. There are currently 252 people hospitalised in Belgium, 53 of whom are in intensive care. Five people have now died, the latest being an 88-year-old.
Iran death toll reaches 853
Iran’s death toll from the new coronavirus has reached 853, with 129 new deaths in the past 24 hours, a health ministry official has tweeted.
A total of 14,991 people have been infected, making it the third most affected country after China and Italy.
New cases of coronavirus in Wales
Public Health Wales say another 30 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Wales, bringing the total number to 124.
Source: BBC
