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This daily live blog will provide the latest updates, news and details of COVID-19 from media outlets and social media sources nationally and internationally.

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El Salvador President Bukele approves of extension of quarantine in San Salvador until May 19.

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President Donald Trump says the death toll due to COVID-19 coronavirus will be “somewhat higher” than 65,000, according to reporter Steven Portnoy.

5:23 p.m.

Woman arraigned in shooting death of Family Dollar security guard in Michigan.

5:21 p.m.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper reportedly will ease some restrictions Friday.

4:56 p.m.

President Donald Trump says the Coronavirus Response Task Force has done a “phenomenal job,” according to a reporter.

4:16 p.m.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is planning to open barbershops and salons on Friday, according to a reporter.

4:14 p.m. Top vaccine expert Rick Bright reportedly will testify on Capitol Hill on May 14.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez