Spain announces 812 virus deaths in 24 hours
A health worker walks outside the San Carlos Clinic Hospital in Madrid, March 29, 2020. (AFP Photo)


Spain's total number of coronavirus cases rose to 85,195 on Monday from 78,797 on Sunday, the country's health ministry said, as the infections surpassed those reported in China, at 81,470 according to the latest data.

The death toll from the virus in Spain rose to 7,340 on Monday from 6,528 on Sunday, the ministry said.