The U.S. records its highest daily death toll as almost 20 states ease lockdown restrictions, WHO reports

The US recorded its deadliest day during the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, according to new data released by the World Health Organization. The data shows that on May 1, the country saw a total of 2,909 total coronavirus-related deaths in 24 hours. The figure comes as about half of US states have started easing their lockdown restrictions and others have announced plans to do so. Protesters in dozens of states have continued to demand the reopening of the economy in the last few days.