Summary
Wuhan, where the virus emerged, revises its death toll up by 1,290 to 3,869 – an increase of 50%
China’s economy shrinks for first time in decades due to virus impact
GDP figures for the first quarter of 2020 show its economy contracted by 6.8%
Singapore reports 728 new COVID-19 cases as it carries out mass testing of migrant workers in dormitories
The US, with more than 32,000 deaths, announces plans to start opening up its economy again
French President Emmanuel Macron joins those questioning China’s handling of the outbreak
There have now been more than 2.15m cases worldwide and 145,000 deaths
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