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| - Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: The human toll of the disease in the United States hits a magnitude not seen since mid-May with nearly 1,600 deaths recorded in 24 hours. China also reports its highest single-day case total in three months -- announcing 101 new infections in sporadic regional outbreaks. Mask-clad Muslims begin the hajj, circling Islam's holiest site along socially distanced paths in the smallest pilgrimage in modern history -- only up to 10,000 people already residing in Saudi Arabia are participating, a tiny fraction of the 2.5 million pilgrims that attended last year. Hong Kong is on the verge of a "large-scale" outbreak that could overwhelm hospitals, its leader warns, as authorities implement their toughest social distancing measures yet. "We are on the verge of a large-scale community outbreak, which may lead to a collapse of our hospital system and cost lives, especially of the elderly," Chief Executive Carrie Lam said. All residents in the city must now wear masks when they leave their homes, restaurants can only serve takeaway meals, and no more than two people from different households can gather in public. The pandemic has killed more than 660,787 people worldwide since it surfaced in China late last year, with more than 16.7 million people infected, according to an AFP tally at 1100 GMT on Wednesday based on official sources. The United States has the most deaths with 149,260, followed by Brazil on 88,539, Britain on 45,878, Mexico 44,876 and Italy 35,123. Italy's parliament gives the go-ahead to extend the country's state of emergency until October 15, allowing the government more flexibility to fight the pandemic. General Motors reports a smaller-than-expected loss in the second quarter as strong pricing for some newer auto models partially mitigates the hit from much lower sales in the wake of the pandemic. But aerospace giant Boeing reports a bigger-than-expected loss during the same period. Chief executive Dave Calhoun says the company will further trim its plane production schedule, and it will phase out production of its iconic 747 Jumbo jet. London's Heathrow airport urges the government to create a testing programme for travellers to replace quarantines, as it announces more than a billion pounds in losses in 2020. Without a passenger testing scheme, chief executive John Holland-Kaye warns, "Britain is just playing a game of quarantine roulette." The first two events of the next World Rugby Sevens Series season, in Dubai and Cape Town, are cancelled due to the pandemic, World Rugby announces. burs-eab/jmy/bmm
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