Evening roundupSaturday's key coronavirus developments

In Luxembourg

• Confirmed cases of coronavirus increased by 47 to 3,270, as the number of deaths rose by 8 to 62. 

• The Archbishop of Luxembourg Jean-Claude Hollerich called on the population to light a candle for Easter in an interview with RTL Today.

• Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn spoke of the difficulty of bringing refugee children to the Grand Duchy during the coronavirus crisis.

• Former Luxembourg PM Jean-Claude Juncker argued that EU-wide 'corona bonds' will become a reality soon.

• Are people exercising outdoors more during the crisis? We're holding a poll to find out.

• The University of Luxembourg will remain closed until the end of the academic year.

In Saturday's international developments

• Global coronavirus cases stand at 1,724,736 with 104,938 deaths and 390,335 recoveries. You can find more detailed statistics here.

• The United States reported the highest-ever daily virus death toll - over 2,000 - as New York health workers held a vigil for fallen colleagues.

• India is extending its pandemic lockdown for another two weeks. 

• More than 4,000 patients have been discharged from hospitals in the neighbouring Grand Est region of France, but the excess mortality rate is at 39%.

• Nigerian communities in China have been targeted as a result of coronavirus suspicions, while Cuba hit out at US sanctions during the crisis.

• A British scientist has argued the coronavirus pandemic was caused by humanity's disregard for nature, but some economists are feeling upbeat about the global economic crisis.

That's all for today's evening roundup. You can find the rest of today's stories in our live ticker.

In tonight's social distancing session,  Robbie King will be playing a Berlin-inspired melodic techno set on the RTL Today Facebook page from 8pm.

And in case you missed it, RTL Today's closest four-legged friend explored the empty streets of Luxembourg City.

Bis Muer!

- The RTL Today team.