The following are the latest developments and repercussions of the emerging Corona virus, which has led to the death of more than 96 thousand people around the world:
Finance ministers of the European Union countries have reached an agreement on a joint economic plan to face the consequences of Covid-19, amounting to 500 billion euros available directly, in addition to a recovery fund with a similar value.
However, the ministers did not resolve the issue of debt sharing among the bloc countries, that is, the issuance of "Corona Bonds" intended to support the economy over a longer period, given the existence of a division around it between the countries of the North and the South.
For its part, the main oil producing countries, headed by Saudi Arabia and Russia, are seeking to reach an agreement on Friday after a "preliminary understanding" between them to reduce production by 10 million barrels per day in May and June to face the collapse in prices.
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, warned that Covid-19 could cause "the worst economic repercussions since the Great Depression" in 1929 at the global level.
The US Federal Reserve (Central Bank) has announced the allocation of $ 2,300bn in new loans to "support the economy", which will be directed specifically to companies and regions affected by the emerging Corona Virus crisis.
Worldwide, more than a million and a half cases of Covid-19 and 96,340 deaths were reported in 193 countries, as of 10:00 GMT Friday, according to an AFP census based on official sources.
The United States is the largest country affected by the epidemic, with 466,299 injuries and 16,686 deaths recorded.
The toll in the Caribbean and Latin America exceeded 50,000, including more than 2,000 deaths. Brazil is the most affected country in the region, with 17,847 injuries, and 941 deaths among 210 million residents.
Europe remains the continent most affected by injuries (826,382) and deaths (66,642). The largest number of deaths was recorded in Italy (18279), followed by Spain (15843), France (12210) and the United Kingdom (7978).
Belgium recorded 496 deaths during the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 3019 deaths, while Spain recorded the lowest number of injuries (+605) since March 24.
Italian media said the government decided to extend the stone, which expires on April 13 to May 3.
In their first meeting on Covid-19 via video, the 15 UN Security Council members expressed their "support" for the efforts of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
France raised its emergency plan from 45 to 100 billion euros.
The announcement comes the day after the French presidency extended the closure imposed in the country since 17 March to reinforce efforts to cope with the outbreak of the new Corona virus on French soil beyond 15 April.
British Prime Minister afflicted with Covid-19 left intensive care Thursday evening after entering it on Monday evening, but he was not discharged from hospital.
"I don´t think we can say he is out of danger," said Johnson´s father.
French pharmaceutical company Sanofi has announced the donation of 100 million doses of hydroxychloroquine, a derivative of chloroquine and used to treat malaria, to 50 countries for use in treating Covid-19 patients.
