Coronavirus updates LIVE: Scott Morrison announces COVID-19 restrictions to be considered next Friday, NSW social distancing rules partially relaxed as Australian death toll stands at 93

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The global death toll from coronavirus has passed 233,000. There are more than 3.2 million known cases of infection but more than 1 million people have recovered, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally
In Australia, the death toll stands at 93 after the death of another resident at Newmarch House was announced this morning. There have been 6752 cases of coronavirus since the start of the outbreak and 5714 have recovered
A total of 30 million Americans have been thrown out of work in six weeks. There have been more than 63,000 deaths in the US, with 26,000 new infections reported on Thursday
The first relaxation of NSW's social distancing laws has come into force, with groups of two adults now allowed to visit another household. Rules have also been relaxed in the Northern Territory this morning, where outdoor gatherings such as non-contact sport, weddings and funerals are allowed to occur
The national cabinet will make a decision on relaxing national restrictions next Friday, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying "Australians have earned an early mark"