Article 55VTK Coronavirus live news: WHO reports record daily rise in cases; thousands protest over Israel response

Coronavirus live news: WHO reports record daily rise in cases; thousands protest over Israel response

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Jedidajah Otte (now), Molly Blackall, Naaman Zhou
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Biggest increases recorded in US, Brazil, India and South Africa; G20 warns of uncertain outlook; Iran reimposes local lockdowns. Follow all the developments live

12.09am BST

Hi, Helen Sullivan joining you now.

I'll be bringing you the latest coronavirus pandemic news from around the world, including Australian updates, for the next few hours.

As always, it would be great to hear from you. Get in touch on Twitter @helenrsullivan or via email: helen.sullivan@theguardian.com

11.58pm BST

The British prime minister Boris Johnson has played down the prospect of a second national coronavirus lockdown, saying he did not want to use it any more than Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent.

Johnson said the authorities were getting better at identifying and isolating local outbreaks, although it was important that the power to order national action was held in reserve.

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