The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned the coronavirus pandemic has not subsided and is still in its first wave.

The statement came in as social distancing restrictions in Brazil subside despite the country having nearly 350,000 coronavirus infections - second only to the U.S.

The country has counted only 23,000 deaths, but many fear the actual number is a lot higher.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is determined to ease restrictions to decrease economic strain on the country but the top global health authority has urged to keep stay- at- home measures in place.