Latest news on COVID-19 around the globe

In the United States, the coronavirus cases reach 331,234, as the death toll is close to 10,000.

President Donald Trump approved disaster declarations for the states of Delaware, South Dakota, New Mexico, Mississippi and Oklahoma. This clears the way for more federal funding to respond to the coronavirus crisis.

A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, becoming the first animal to test positive in the U.S., according to the Associated Press.

Italy reported 525 deaths from COVID-19 Sunday, marking the lowest daily death toll since 427 people died on March 19.

Queen Elizabeth II addressed a rare televised speech on coronavirus pandemic, the fourth such occasion since the 1991 Gulf War. During the speech, the Queen described the pandemic as a global challenge that needs to be overcome by a "common endeavor".

BUCKINGHAM PALACE / AFP

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a London hospital due to "persistent symptoms", ten days after he tested positive for COVID-19. In footage posted to Twitter last Friday, Johnson said he had mild symptoms including a fever and was self-isolating in accordance with "government advice.”

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street, as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues. London, Britain, March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo

Scotland's chief medical officer resigned Sunday after facing criticism for visiting her second home twice during the coronavirus outbreak. Although Dr. Catherine Calderwood had cautioned the public to avoid such trips, pictures of her on family trips to Earlsferry were published in a Scottish newspaper.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT / AFP

Story with information from AP, BBC, Al Jazeera and The Sun.

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