Australian state reports 41 deaths but is confident as daily new cases fall, promising an easing of curbs soon.
Several US states report record daily infections; New Zealand eases restrictions, makes masks compulsory.
At an event on Friday, Musk touted the potential for the technology to address brain injuries.
Thieves once again steal 17th-century painting by Dutch master Frans Hals from museum near Utrecht.
Syria talks paused as delegates test positive; first vaccine human trial in Italy; mandatory masks at Greek schools.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he hopes the coronavirus crisis will be shorter than the 1918 Spanish flu.
Recent analysis shows increase in proportion of children and young people infected by the virus.
COVID-19 death toll in south American country jumps to 108,536; Sao Paulo remains hardest-hit region.
Singapore infectious disease doctor says evidence suggests spread of D614G mutation coincided with drop in death rates.
The move by the Trump administration puts pressure on drugmakers including Moderna to meet the ambitious targets.