Some coronavirus lockdowns eased as other countries report new infection peaks

India has reported more than 2,600 new infections, while in Russia new cases exceeded 10,000 for the first time.

While millions of people have taken advantage of easing coronavirus lockdowns to enjoy the outdoors, some of the world’s most populous countries have reported worrying new peaks in infections.

India, second in population only to China, reported more than 2,600 new infections, its biggest single-day jump yet, while in Russia new cases exceeded 10,000 for the first time.