Coronavirus world live updates: Third country reaches 100,000 cases as global tally passes 900,000

A third country has reached more than 100,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, joining the United States and Italy in their scramble to contain the disease.

Spain has reported yet another record number of coronavirus deaths and become the third country to reach more than 100,000 infections.

A total of 864 people were reported dead on Wednesday, pushing the country's toll to 9,053.

Its total number of cases also rose to 102,136, though the 24-hour increase of 7,719 was 1,500 fewer than the increase from the previous day, offering hope the contagion rate is stabilising.

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More than 900,000 cases of coronavirus have now been confirmed across 180 countries, with more than 100,000 cases also in the United States and Italy. More than 45,000 people have died globally.

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