If you're just joining us, here are the latest developments since our last catch-up.

Japan declares state of emergency: PM Shinzo Abe has officially declared a state of emergency until May 6 across seven virus-hit prefectures, including Tokyo. "Basic economic activity" will still continue, with public transport and supermarkets remaining open. People are urged to stay at home and not make unnecessary trips.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 7. Tomohiro Ohsumi/Pool/AFP/Getty Images

Spain’s coronavirus case and death rate is increasing again: The rate of new infections and deaths from the novel coronavirus in Spain has increased after a week-long decline. Some 743 people have died in the past 24 hours – a 5.7% increase in total deaths.

Italy reports health worker deaths: Ninety-four doctors have died of coronavirus, the Italian Association of Doctors said Tuesday. Twenty-six nurses have also died after contracting the virus, according to the Italian Federation of Nurses.

Concern in Britain: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care with coronavirus and has been treated with oxygen, said Michael Gove, Minister for the Cabinet Office. He is not on a ventilator, according to Gove, who himself is self-isolating after a member of his household displayed coronavirus symptoms.

A woman on a bicycle displays a sign of support for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who remains in hospital in London, on April 7. Alberto Pezzali/AP

US braces for worst: State and health officials have warned that this week may be the hardest yet, and that the coming weeks will be crucial in stemming the virus' spread. Nearly 11,000 people have died, and funeral homes have been overwhelmed.

Outdoor exercise restricted as France’s outbreak worsens: The mayor of Paris has said that from Wednesday, people wishing to exercise outdoors in the French capital will have to do so before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. local time. France has not yet reached the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, according to health minister Olivier Veran, who said "we are still in a worsening phase of the epidemic."

Milestone in China: The country where the pandemic began recorded no new deaths yesterday for the first time since January. There were also no locally transmitted infections found yesterday; all new cases were imported from abroad. And tomorrow, the epicenter city of Wuhan will finally lift its lockdown after three months.

India relaxes drug export: India has partially lifted export restrictions on the drug hydroxychloroquine, after imposing a blanket export ban on the drug on Saturday -- just as President Donald Trump requested more to be released to the US.

New Zealand controversy: The health minister was demoted and called himself "an idiot" after breaking nationwide lockdown rules by driving to the beach with his family.