Schools across the UK would normally be opening for the summer term about now, after the Easter break. Newspaper reports have suggested children could return on 11 May, but on Sunday, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said he couldn't give a date. Five "tests" must be met first, he argued, including a fall in infections and the daily death rate. 

Mr Williamson was also pushed repeatedly by journalists to address continuing shortages of protective equipment for NHS workers and others. He insisted "every resource of government" was being deployed, but admitted an "enormous strain" had been put on the supply system and a huge delivery of kit from Turkey delayed.

Elsewhere, the government is creating an extra 30,000 temporary mortuary places, but insists it is a precaution rather than a prediction. More than 16,000 patients with coronavirus have now died in UK hospitals, and the BBC has spoken to one chief nurse about what it's like to care for the sickest, including those who don't pull through.

The UK is to begin trialling the use of blood donated by coronavirus survivors to treat people currently suffering from the disease. The hope is that the antibodies they have built up will help others. Meanwhile, doctors are warning people not to mix up the symptoms of coronavirus with hay fever. Our health correspondent explains how to tell the difference.

Lastly on Monday, the government's job retention - or furlough - scheme opens. It's designed to support firms badly hit by coronavirus, and prevent mass unemployment by temporarily paying workers' wages. Employers should receive the money within six working days.

In the US, the virus has now killed more than 40,000 people - accounting for nearly a quarter of all deaths worldwide. There is some slightly better news out of New York, where the state governor says the peak appears to have passed. But a battle between governors like him and Donald Trump rages on, after the president appeared to endorse several protests against strict lockdown measures. 

Elsewhere around the world, some beaches in Sydney are open again as Australian officials voice optimism about a drop in new infections. But in Latin America, the number of cases has now risen above 100,000, with Brazil worst affected. In Europe, Italy, Spain and France all reported a drop in the daily death toll on Sunday, although the countries have different plans on when to ease lockdown measures.

In Asia, China is reopening dozens of major tourist sites, but neighbour South Korea has extended its social distancing measures for another 15 days. In Pakistan, religious leaders have said prayers at mosques will continue during the Ramadan period but with precautions. Finally, in India, questions are being asked about how to fund a mass testing programme.

Stick with our live page for the latest updates globally. Here, we track the outbreak visually, while this piece sets out the varying approaches to lockdown around the world.

Coronavirus has changed much about our way of life - here are six examples, some less obvious than others. On the plus side, many of us are feeling a stronger sense of community - see how one photographer recorded the coming together in her street. On a less positive note, many people have reported finding a good night's sleep hard to come by, so we've got some advice if you're struggling. Finally, the outbreak has made substitute teachers out of millions of us - today BBC Bitesize is launching a wealth of resources to help, so do check it out.

The front pages continue to express anger at equipment shortages - the Daily Mirror, for one, calls the situation a "shambles". The papers also discuss how and when lockdown measures may be relaxed. The Daily Mail says ministers are under growing pressure to lay out possible scenarios. The Daily Telegraph, too, urges them to be more open about the discussions being held, calling the refusal to do so "unacceptable". But the Sun wants people to "cut the backseat driving" and let the government get on with making decisions away from public scrutiny. On schools, the Times wants them reopened as soon as possible, calling it a matter of "social justice" because of the disproportionate impact of closures on children from poorer backgrounds. Finally, the Guardian welcomes the reopening of Parliament this week, saying that "in dark days, parliamentary democracy must shine the strongest possible light on the questions that face us all".

From elsewhere

Hear how things are going for Kate and Holly in the latest instalment of the Isolation Diary, produced by BBC Ouch. And with many of us worrying more about money right now, listen to a special programme on personal finance during the pandemic.

The BBC's Gavin Lee has spent several months investigating allegations of widespread poor working conditions and illegal pay in the Spanish region responsible for producing many of the vegetables that end up in UK supermarkets. In Africa, thousands of illegal gold mines tempt children into potentially lucrative but very dangerous work. BBC Africa Eye tells the story of one youngster. And while many comparisons have been made between coronavirus and Spanish Flu, read about another time epidemiology captured the public imagination.