In Spain, children go outside for first time in weeks; Italy eyes opening factories and New York announces first stage of a reopening could start on May 15

Countries have put forward various proposals for reopening economies and allowing people to return to work despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis -- but some say it's too soon

Health ministry says 410 died in 24 hours, lowest since March 22, but expert says that could be due to reduced registration of fatalities over weekend

Number of deaths in Africa reaches 1,000; believing the worst is behind them, some European countries are looking to open up

Highest rates of daily fatalities yet in Turkey and Bulgaria; officials in Spain believe reported toll could be thousands short

US has highest death toll at 24,428; Sweden sees sharp spike in fatalities; Germany is 'cautiously positive'

Extreme international measures to curb virus appear to have been effective; but experts warn prematurely relaxing restrictions could cause relapse

With toll slowing in epicenters, some countries are starting to reopen their stalled economies, but signs loom that virus could be taking hold in vulnerable parts of the world

Italy, Spain and France continue recent drop in number of new cases of coronavirus amid fears Britain on track to become worst hit country in continent

Madrid believes coronavirus outbreak has peaked, but restrictions remain; UK government forced to defend protective wear policies following deaths of 19 medics