China has reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months while infections in South Korea have also risen, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.

People wear face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus as they ride the subway in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, June 13. — AP
People wear face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus as they ride the subway in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, June 13. — AP

According to AP, Egypt, Ukraine and North Macedonia have also reported their highest single-day totals of new infections.

Egypt’s Health Ministry announced 1,677 new confirmed cases.

Meanwhile, in the United States, case numbers are rising in some states as US President Donald Trump pushes to reopen businesses despite warnings by public health experts.

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