Globally, the number of COVID-19 cases reached a record high with more than 2,94,000 people testing positive for the novel Coronavirus in the past 24 hours, BBC reported on Sunday, citing the World Health Organisation's (WHO) data. The WHO, which records only official tally, reported 2,94,237 cases and 9,985 deaths in the 24-hour period. The record high number shows the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across the world, including Europe where several countries have been reported fresh outbreaks weeks after contain ing the spread of the infectious respiratory disease.

'Spain in critical situation'

Experts in Spain said the country is again in a "critical situation", reported BBC. According to the Guardian, nightclubs, bars and restaurants have to shut by 1 am. The country also banned smoking in public places where maintaining physical distancing is not possible. Spain has been reporting around 3,000 new cases recently, taking the total infection count to 3,58,843, including 28,617 deaths.