Malaysia reports a record for the fourth consecutive day of 8,290 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 549,514. (CNA)
In response to a record number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, the Prime Minister's Office announces a two-week nationwide "total lockdown" from June 1 to 14, which will ban all social and economic activities with the exception of essential economic and service sectors. (Malay Mail)
TaoiseachMicheál Martin announces the further easing of the COVID-19 restrictions. Hotels in Ireland can reopen from June 2, followed by cinemas, gyms, outdoor service at restaurants and pubs from June 7. Meanwhile, indoor services of two establishments will be reopened on July 5, and international travel will be resumed on July 17 through EU Digital COVID Certificate. (BBC News)
Victoria enters a seven-day circuit breaker lockdown until June 3 at 11:59 p.m. AEST in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 after the outbreak reaches 26 cases. During the lockdown, all public and private gatherings are banned, schools are closed, restaurants and cafés are only allowed to offer takeout or delivery services, and masks must be worn outside homes. (ABC Australia)
A mass grave containing the remains of 215 indigenous children is discovered on the site of the former residential school in British Columbia, Canada. (The Globe and Mail)
Archbishop J. Michael Miller of Vancouver said he was “filled with deep sadness” after learning of the discovery of the children's remains that were found buried on the site. (CRUX)