Summary
- The US has confirmed one million virus cases, making up almost a third of the total global tally
- With more than 58,000 deaths, more Americans have died with Covid-19 than died in the Vietnam War
- Donald Trump says he will compel meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over meat shortages
- They have emerged as virus hotspots, but his action would relieve employers of liability if workers fall ill
- The US Congress has abandoned plans to return to Washington next week after lawmakers revolted
- All staff and residents of UK care homes will be tested for the virus whether or not they have symptoms
- France will make face masks compulsory on schools and public transport when it begins easing the lockdown
