Summary

  • Transmission of virus by asymptomatic people is "an open question", the WHO says

  • Senior WHO official had earlier said it was "very rare" for asymptomatic people to pass the disease on

  • Brazil's government restores publication of death and infection figures after a Supreme Court order

  • The UK records 286 deaths in the past 24 hours, but officials note a downward trend

  • Non-essential shops will reopen in England from Monday 'if they follow safety rules'

  • There are more than 7 million infections globally, with over 400,000 deaths

Live Reporting

  1. Europe's eerily quiet airports

    As Europe starts to open, what is it like to fly at the moment?

    The BBC’s Europe correspondent Jean Mackenzie has taken a number of flights while reporting on the virus. She documented her journey back to the UK last week.

  2. Could Aussie Rules see crowds this week?

    Brisbane and Hawthorn players contest for a mark at an AFL game in MarchGetty Images

    The AFL played one round in March to empty stadiums before the competition was suspended

    It remains a possibility if state governments agree, Australian Football League boss Gillon McLachlan has hinted.

    The hugely popular spectator sport is due to recommence its season on Thursday, playing nine games over the weekend to empty stadiums in four states.

    But with Australian infections remaining low, there is speculation that small numbers of fans could be permitted to attend some matches.

    Tony Cochrane, chairman of club the Gold Coast Suns, said he had pitched one proposal to the Queensland government.

    "We are talking about 1,000 people," he told Channel Nine this morning.

    Mr McLachlan said the league was closely watching the states to see if they loosened restrictions.

    "I think there will be announcements this week but as we sit here... my understanding is there's not an authorisation [to allow crowds]," he told local radio SEN.

  3. Which restrictions are easing in Moscow?

    After more than two months in lockdown, Moscow is easing restrictions - citing a slowdown in the virus outbreak. Here's what will open in the capital from Tuesday:

    • Residents will no longer need electronic passes for travel, and can walk, use public transport and drive without restrictions
    • Hairdressers and beauty salons will be allowed to reopen
    • Cafes and restaurants will be able to open outdoor terraces from 16 June. Public facilities like museums and libraries will also be allowed to open then
    • The third phase, which starts on 23 June, will see indoor dining resume, and facilities like gyms and swimming pools reopen

    Under the lockdown imposed in March, all non-essential businesses were closed. Moscow is the epicentre of Russia's outbreak with more than 197,000 cases.

    A woman stands on the embankment of the Moskva River in Moscow on June 8, 2020.Getty Images

    Moscow is the epicentre of Russia's virus outbreak

  4. Welcome to our coverage

    Welcome back to our coverage of the global pandemic. We'll keep you posted on all developments with our teams of journalists based across time zones from Australia to the Americas.

    Here's what you need to know as Tuesday kicks off in Asia.

    • The Russian capital of Moscow is easing its lockdown restrictions, allowing people to move freely throughout the city
    • Officials there say hospitals are discharging more patients than they are admitting - although the city still records around 2,000 new infections each day
    • The World Health Organization warns that - even though the pandemic appears to be easing in some countries - it is overall still worsening around the globe
    • There are more than 7 million confirmed infections globally, with over 400,000 deaths
    • In Brazil, the number of cases has passed 700,000 - although there is controversy over the data
    • In the UK, health authorities have recorded the lowest daily death toll since late March, with only 55 deaths linked to Covid-19
    • New Zealand has lifted all domestic restrictions - the country has no Covid-19 cases