US has highest death toll at 24,428; Sweden sees sharp spike in fatalities; Germany is 'cautiously positive'

Extreme international measures to curb virus appear to have been effective; but experts warn prematurely relaxing restrictions could cause relapse

Comments by governor come as New York records its lowest single-day tally since April 5; number of fatalities in Italy tops 20,000

With toll slowing in epicenters, some countries are starting to reopen their stalled economies, but signs loom that virus could be taking hold in vulnerable parts of the world

Italy, Spain and France continue recent drop in number of new cases of coronavirus amid fears Britain on track to become worst hit country in continent

With infections leveling off in Europe, governments taking tentative steps toward loosening shutdowns

With nearly 18,600 dead, US set to overtake Italy in total fatalities; Trump says reopening economy 'biggest decision' of presidency, sets up new task force

US officials suggest Americans could yet go on vacations this summer; EU agrees on rescue package as 'fire begins to come under control'

Measure comes as first hints of slowdown of infection and deaths appear around the world; China reports no fatalities for previous 24 hours, New York says situation stabilizing

Officials ponder gradually lifting some social distancing restrictions and easing of a month-long national lockdown