Coronavirus updates LIVE: More than 1.4million COVID-19 cases worldwide, $130 billion JobKeeper scheme passes parliament
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Summary
- The global death toll from coronavirus has passed 86,000. There are more than 1.4 million known cases of infection but more than 315,000 people have recovered, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally.
- In Australia, the death toll stands at 50 and there are 6013 confirmed cases. Victoria has 1212 cases and 12 deaths.
- The Australian Parliament has passed the $130 billion JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme.
- Border Force gave the green light for the Ruby Princess to dock in Sydney, official sources have revealed. The NSW Police criminal investigation into the fiasco has begun.
- Downing Street says UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in a stable condition after spending his second night in intensive care.
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