Covid update: Coronavirus news from around the world | DW News

 Germany has introduced new tougher restrictions for travelers arriving from countries designated as high-risk due to COVID 19. Border police stepped up controls at German airports for passengers from around 30 countries designated as high-risk

Coronavirus Update: EU leaders agree on emergency fund

Europe is trying to soften the economic blow dealt by the coronavirus. EU leaders have signed off on an emergency rescue package to help countries deal with the immediate fallout of the crisis. They also agreed to set up a fund to secure the bloc's long term recovery. But they are still divided on how this should be financed. Wealthier northern countries are refusing to pool debt as requested by some southern countries. But Germany has agreed to increase the amount it pays into the EU budget.

Spain extends lockdown +++ EU agrees on €500bn bailout | Coronavirus Update

After weeks of rising infections, the Spanish government is also expressing cautious optimism. Despite more than 15,000 deaths, the number of daily fatalities has begun inching lower. But Spaniards will not be allowed to leave their homes for at least another two weeks and schools will remain closed. The measures are hitting children from low income familes in particular.