China reports highest tally of new coronavirus cases in over a month

China reported 108 new cases of the COVID-19 on Sunday, the highest number in over a month.

All the new infections were imported, authorities said, according to Euronews. 

The global COVID-19 pandemic had by Monday killed more than 114,000 but positive signs in Italy and France are offering glimmers of hope for the Old Continent.

Italy recorded 431 COVID-19-related deaths in a day on Sunday, its lowest daily death toll since March 19. The total number of fatalities in the country is just under 20,000.

In France, fewer people were admitted in intensive care on Sunday for the fourth consecutive day. The country's death toll has risen to nearly 14,400.