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The medical staff at La Paz hospital in Madrid observe a minute of silence for health workers that lost their lives in the COVID-19 pandemic. Spain is one of the hardest hit nations in the global pandemic, with more than 27,000 deaths and around 228,600 cases confirmed by testing since the outbreak began in China late last year. IMAGES
Medical staff at the NHS Nightingale field hospital for COVID-19 patients take part in the weekly 'Clap for Carers'. Britain is "past the peak" of its coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said earlier today, despite recording another 674 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 26,711. IMAGES
Members of the National Guard are seen outside the Javits Center in New York, which is being used as a field hospital for coronavirus patients. IMAGES
Images show the exterior of New York City's Cathedral of St. John the Divine, which is adding nearly 400 beds to the nave of the church for patients from Mt. Sinai Hospital a couple of blocks away. IMAGES
The new London field hospital for coronavirus, set up at the Excel London exhibition centre, is ready to receive its first patients. The Excel centre has been converted into the NHS Nightingale hospital to provide an extra 4000 beds. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.