At least 9,828,644 people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 493,611 have died, a Reuters tally showed.

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

The World Health Organization referred to the outbreak as a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

DEATHS AND INFECTIONS

At least 2,479,515 cases of the highly contagious novel coronavirus have been reported in the United States and its territories while at least 125,007 people have died, according to a Reuters tally of state and local government sources as of June 27, 2020, 01:36 PM (ET). The US diagnosed its first COVID-19 case in Washington state on January 20.

Likewise, Brazil follows the US with a total of 1,274,974 coronavirus cases with 55,961 death. According to Reuters’ interactive graphic tracking the global spread.

Likewise, India has the fourth-highest 508,953 coronavirus cases and 15,685 people have died.

Meanwhile, a World Health Organization-led coalition fighting the COVID-19 pandemic is asking government and private sector donors to help raise $31.3 billion in the next 12 months to develop and deliver tests, treatments and vaccines for the disease.

ASIA-PACIFIC

— India reported over 17,000 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, pushing the country's total above 500,000, federal health ministry data showed on Saturday, with infections surging in major cities including the capital New Delhi.

— Australia's state of Victoria recorded 41 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, double the daily rate seen a week ago, struggling to gain control over the pandemic while the rest of the country continues easing restrictions.

EUROPE

— Britain will scrap a 14-day quarantine period for people arriving from countries it deems to be lower risk for COVID-19, and official advice against all but essential travel abroad will also be eased for some countries and regions, the government said on Friday. The changes will make it easier for Britons to travel abroad for summer holidays.

— Fans gathering in Liverpool city centre for a second night in a row to celebrate their team's Premier League title win were urged to return to their homes due to fears of a surge in COVID-19 cases.

— The Czech Republic recorded 168 new cases of the coronavirus on Friday, authorities said, the highest daily rise in cases since early April just as the country is starting the two-month summer holiday season.

AMERICAS

— The United States recorded 45,242 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the largest single-day increase of the pandemic, according to a Reuters tally, bringing the total number of Americans who have tested positive to at least 2.48 million.

— Bar and restaurant owners in Texas and Florida were fuming after state officials abruptly slapped new restrictions on their businesses due to a spike in new cases.

— The virus, now spreading through smaller towns in Brazil's interior, risks returning to major cities in a so-called "boomerang effect," as a lack of specialized medical treatment forces patients into larger urban centers.

MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

— South Africa will allow casinos and cinemas to reopen and restaurants to resume sit-down meals on Monday in a further easing of lockdown restrictions despite a sharp rise in infections.

MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS

— Astrazeneca's COVID-19 vaccine candidate is probably the world's leading candidate and most advanced in terms of development, the WHO's chief scientist said.

ECONOMIC FALLOUT

— Delta Air Lines said late on Friday it will soon send warning notices to about 2,500 pilots regarding possible furloughs at the airline, as the industry takes a huge blow after the pandemic slashed air travel demand.

— Walt Disney Co postponed the debut of live-action movie "Mulan" until Aug. 21, the company said in a statement on Friday, a blow to theater operators who want blockbuster movies to draw audiences from their homes.

— Mexico's economy shrank by a record 17% during April as the lockdown devastated economic activity, official data showed.