NEW: The coronavirus outbreak in Spain appears to be slowing down, as the number of new infections drops in 'almost all regions,' a health ministry official says.
9:48 a.m.: Spain sees infection rate drop in 'almost all regions'
Spain has the second-highest national tally of diagnosed COVID-19 cases in the world, behind the United States, according to a count kept by Johns Hopkins University. "Last night, on the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms," Johnson said on Monday via Twitter."I’m in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe."
Tune into ABC at 1 p.m. ET and ABC News Live at 4 p.m. ET every weekday for special coverage of the novel coronavirus with the full ABC News team, including the latest news, context and analysis.Adm. Brett Giroir, assistant secretary forat the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, warned Americans that this will be the"peak week" of the novel coronavirus outbreak for some states and cities.
Adm. Brett Giroir, assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services appears on "Good Morning America," April 6, 2020.Giroir, a medical doctor and a key member of the White House coronavirus task force, said the country has"come a long way" in ramping up its COVID-19 testing capacity.
"That's very important as we think about reopening the country and the economy," Giroir said,"because if you have had the virus and you have an immune response to it, in all probability you are immune and safe from the virus."
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