The novel coronavirus has infected more than 3.4 million people and killed at least 243,000 worldwide. If you're just joining us now, here are the latest developments.
US cases: In the worst-hit country, there have been at least 1,132,315 cases of coronavirus and at least 66,364 deaths, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Congress turns down testing: President Donald Trump took to Twitter after US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected his offer of providing 1,000 rapid coronavirus tests to Congress. The duo said the tests should be saved for frontline health care workers.
France's deaths decline: The daily number of deaths from coronavirus in France continues to decline. At least 24,760 people have died there after contracting Covid-19, an increase of 166 since Friday, the Health Ministry announced Saturday. Meanwhile, the French government will extend its state of emergency for another two months.
China sends help: China has sent 149 medical experts to 16 countries for Covid-19 prevention and control work, its National Health Commission said.
Malaysia migrants: Police are using movement control laws to round up undocumented immigrants to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to state-run media agency Bernama. Hundreds of undocumented immigrants have been detained across the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Turkey exports: Turkey has lifted trade restrictions imposed on the export of some medical equipment due to the pandemic. This equipment includes ventilators, intubation tubes and intensive care unit monitors.
More cases at US meat plants: About half of the people tested at the Tyson pork processing plant in Logansport, Indiana, have Covid-19. Of the roughly 2,200 employees at the plant, about 1,900 individuals were tested. Trump had signed an executive order aimed at keeping meat-processing facilities open but there are concerns over worker safety.
Baby names: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has named his newborn son in honor of doctors who treated him for coronavirus. The baby's name is Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson -- Nicholas is in honor of two doctors who treated Johnson.
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