As it happened: Daniel Andrews eases Victorian restrictions as global COVID-19 cases surpass 4 million, Australian death toll stands at 97

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The global death toll from coronavirus has passed 279,000. There are more than 4 million known cases of infection but more than 1.3 million people have recovered, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally
In Australia, the death toll stands at 97 and there are 6941 confirmed cases
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the first measures to ease Victoria's lockdown restrictions. There are now five reasons to leave home, and the numbers of people allowed in public gatherings have increased.
Canada has backed recognising Taiwan at the World Health Organisation
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dropped the country's Stay at Home warning ahead of a national address

As it happened: Daniel Andrews eases Victorian restrictions as global COVID-19 cases surpass 4 million\, Australian death toll stands at 97