This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks.
States across the U.S. are reopening after some coronavirus lockdowns meant to curb the spread of the virus are eased despite the country seeing its deadliest day on record, according to data collected Friday by the World Health Organization. Warren Buffett revealed at Berkshire Hathaway’s first virtual annual meeting on Saturday that he sold all of his airline stocks and didn’t see any value in any major acquisitions amid the coronavirus pullback in stocks.
- Global cases: More than 3.4 million
- Global deaths: At least 244,911
- US cases: More than 1.1 million
- US deaths: At least 66,570
The data above was compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
12:53 pm: Spirit Airlines requiring passengers wear face coverings when traveling
Spirit Airlines will require passengers to wear face coverings when traveling,…
