Spain’s COVID-19 cases surpass China’s; Police disinfect empty streets

Spain’s total number of coronavirus cases rose to 85,195 on Monday from 78,797 on Sunday, health official Maria Jose Sierra said, as the country’s infections surpassed those reported in China, at 81,470 according to the latest data. Spanish police began to use a water cannon truck to disinfect Madrid´s streets over the weekend. The truck, normally used to break up violent protests, was modified to spray disinfectant on the streets.

• Rise in new coronavirus cases in China solely due to infections from overseas