CNBC reports that the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Thursday that it expects global energy demand to plunge this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, in what the Paris-based agency called the biggest shock since World War II.

China reported four new cases and no deaths as of April 29.

More than 3.1 million people have been infected by the coronavirus around the world and over 227,000 people have died from the respiratory disease Covid-19.

Australia said a coronavirus outbreak in the state of Tasmania likely originated from the Ruby Princess cruise ship, according to a government report published Thursday.

Global cases: More than 3.1 million

Global deaths: Over 227,000

Most cases reported: United States (over 1 million), Spain (236,899), Italy (203,591), France (166,541), and United Kingdom (166,441).