Coronavirus updates LIVE: Global death toll nears 251,000; 4.5 million download COVIDSafe app; Trump administration forecasts higher death rate

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The global death toll from coronavirus passed 250,000. There have been 3.5 million cases and 1.1 million recoveries, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally.
The Australian death toll stands at 96. More than 20 cases were confirmed in Victoria on Monday including 19 connected to a cluster at a western suburbs abattoir.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver a speech today saying the Australian economy is set to shrink by 10 per cent in the June quarter.
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will join Australia's national cabinet meeting today to discuss a potential lifting of flight restrictions between NZ and Australia.
The Trump administration is projecting up to 3000 people will soon die each day from COVID-19, a significant increase on current figures.

Coronavirus updates LIVE: Global death toll nears 251\,000; 4.5 million download COVIDSafe app; Trump administration forecasts higher death rate