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A ray of sunshine perhaps in this dark picture is that the coronavirus crisis may lead to a slump in global carbon emissions this year. A word of warning however has come from the International Energy Agency, the global energy watchdog. Their executive director Fatih Birol has said the outbreak could spell a slowdown in the world’s clean energy transition unless governments use green investments to help support economic growth through the global slowdown.
My colleague Jillian Ambrose has the full story:
Within minutes of Leo Varadkar’s announcement on Thursday of closures and restrictions shoppers packed supermarkets across Ireland to stock up on toiletries, tinned food, pasta, rice and other products.
“A fresh supply of toilet paper on the shelves, all gone, pasta, going, wipes, forget about it,” said a manager at SuperValu in Dun Laoghaire, south Dublin, as people with full trollies and baskets queued at cash registers.
Similar scenes played out across the country. Several supermarkets briefly closed to restock. “As a result of unprecedented numbers of customers in some stores this afternoon we had to put some health and safety measures in place,” said a Tesco spokesperson.
Retail Excellence, an industry representative, asked people to stop posting images on social media of empty shelves, saying it was sensationalising the issue.
Authorities urged people to stay calm and not stockpile, saying supply chains were robust. “People do not need to panic buy. Supermarkets & shops will remain open. Stockpiling could cause problems - please don’t do it,” tweeted Heather Humphreys, the business and enterprise minister.
The industry group Retail Ireland warned that distribution networks were not designed to deal with widespread bulk buying. “It is important that consumers behave responsibly and don’t buy more than they need.”
German-owned chain Lidl reported significantly stronger sales but in a statement said its supply chain could cope. “We’re confident of maintaining supply of key lines as consumer demand remains high and our stores are continuing to receive deliveries as planned.”
In the US, the professional baseball season is going to be delayed by two weeks because of Covid-19
President Macron also gave the French people an “economic guarantee” that those who have to self isolate will continue to be paid, including independent workers.
“I know you have legitimate worries about your jobs, your businesses,” he said, promising to protect businesses and staff “whatever it costs”.
He added that Europe had to act together during the crisis. “Europe will react in a huge organised manner to protect its economy. We also have to organise international level.”
“Today we have to avoid two pitfalls...nationalism. This virus has no passport. We have to join forces, coordinate our responses, cooperate. European cooperation is essential.
“The other pitfall is to take an individualist approach. It is by being united and saying “us” and not “I” that we will bounce back. I am counting on you to invent during this period new sense of solidarity.”
The French President Emmanuel Macron is giving a live address from the Elysée Palace where he has described the coronavirus outbreak as “the most serious health crisis France had faced in a century”. This is the first time he has addressed the French on the outbreak.The French President Emmanuel Macron is giving a live address from the Elysée Palace where he has described the coronavirus outbreak as “the most serious health crisis France had faced in a century”. This is the first time he has addressed the French on the outbreak.
He announced the closure of all the country’s creches, schools, colleges and universities as part of “strong measures” to address an expected acceleration in the number of people with the coronavirus and prepare for a second wave at a later date.He announced the closure of all the country’s creches, schools, colleges and universities as part of “strong measures” to address an expected acceleration in the number of people with the coronavirus and prepare for a second wave at a later date.
Macron called on those aged over 70 and with underlying health conditions to limit their contact with the outside world and remain at home as much as possible. Protecting the weakest was a priority, he said.Macron called on those aged over 70 and with underlying health conditions to limit their contact with the outside world and remain at home as much as possible. Protecting the weakest was a priority, he said.
He also praised the “sang froid” of the French population. “You haven’t given in to anger or panic...you have slowed the spread of the virus and allowed our health staff and hospitals to prepare. That is what a great nation is.”He also praised the “sang froid” of the French population. “You haven’t given in to anger or panic...you have slowed the spread of the virus and allowed our health staff and hospitals to prepare. That is what a great nation is.”
“We are only at the beginning of the epidemic and the spread of the virus is accelerating...we have to have confidence in science, to listen to those who know. We have in France the best virulogues and epidemiologists and clinicians...we have said despite our efforts to stop it the virus continues to spread and spread faster,” he said.“We are only at the beginning of the epidemic and the spread of the virus is accelerating...we have to have confidence in science, to listen to those who know. We have in France the best virulogues and epidemiologists and clinicians...we have said despite our efforts to stop it the virus continues to spread and spread faster,” he said.
The second priority was to slow the spread of the virus. Non-urgent hospital procedures will be postponed. “We will mobilise all financial means necessary to save lives, however much it costs,” he said.The second priority was to slow the spread of the virus. Non-urgent hospital procedures will be postponed. “We will mobilise all financial means necessary to save lives, however much it costs,” he said.
The latest figures in France are 2,876 confirmed cases and 61 deaths an increase of 595 cases and 13 deaths on the previous day.The latest figures in France are 2,876 confirmed cases and 61 deaths an increase of 595 cases and 13 deaths on the previous day.
The international medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has released a statement saying the appalling conditions in which thousands of men, woman and children now find themselves on Aegean islands close to the Turkish coast provide “especially high risk environments” for the novel virus to both flourish and spread.The international medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has released a statement saying the appalling conditions in which thousands of men, woman and children now find themselves on Aegean islands close to the Turkish coast provide “especially high risk environments” for the novel virus to both flourish and spread.
Calling for camps on the outposts to be evacuated immediately, the group said: “All over the world governments are cancelling events and prohibiting large gatherings, but in the Greek island camps people have no option but to live in close proximity. COVID-19 may be just the latest threat that people face here, but the conditions they live in make them more vulnerable than the rest of the country’s population.Dr Hilde Vochten, MSF’s medical coordinator in Greece, added: “We are in contact with the National Public Health Organization in order to coordinate actions, including health information and case management for local residents and asylum seekers alike. But we need to be realistic: It would be impossible to contain an outbreak in such camp settings in Lesbos, Chios, Samos, Leros, and Kos. To this day we have not seen a credible emergency plan to protect and treat people living there in case of an outbreak.”Health authorities, she said, should implement a plan that includes measures for infection prevention and control (IPC), health promotion, rapid identification of cases, isolation, management of mild cases, as well as the treatment of severe and critical cases.More than 42,000 asylum seekers are stranded in camps on the Aegean isles of Lesbos, Samos, Chios, Leros and Kos.Calling for camps on the outposts to be evacuated immediately, the group said: “All over the world governments are cancelling events and prohibiting large gatherings, but in the Greek island camps people have no option but to live in close proximity. COVID-19 may be just the latest threat that people face here, but the conditions they live in make them more vulnerable than the rest of the country’s population.Dr Hilde Vochten, MSF’s medical coordinator in Greece, added: “We are in contact with the National Public Health Organization in order to coordinate actions, including health information and case management for local residents and asylum seekers alike. But we need to be realistic: It would be impossible to contain an outbreak in such camp settings in Lesbos, Chios, Samos, Leros, and Kos. To this day we have not seen a credible emergency plan to protect and treat people living there in case of an outbreak.”Health authorities, she said, should implement a plan that includes measures for infection prevention and control (IPC), health promotion, rapid identification of cases, isolation, management of mild cases, as well as the treatment of severe and critical cases.More than 42,000 asylum seekers are stranded in camps on the Aegean isles of Lesbos, Samos, Chios, Leros and Kos.
Here’s a helpful round up from our politics live blog on a busy day of Covid-19 developments over in the US, with plenty more to come.Here’s a helpful round up from our politics live blog on a busy day of Covid-19 developments over in the US, with plenty more to come.
New York state is poised to ban large gatherings over 500 people. And Broadway shows are all suspended from 5pm today, as are events at Carnegie Hall, together the beating heart of America’s vibrant performing arts world.New York state is poised to ban large gatherings over 500 people. And Broadway shows are all suspended from 5pm today, as are events at Carnegie Hall, together the beating heart of America’s vibrant performing arts world.
Joe Biden says America needs a stronger national response to coronavirus and demands no cover up on the numbers, no sparing of effort to test and treat. Trumps Trump with strong address from home state of Delaware.Joe Biden says America needs a stronger national response to coronavirus and demands no cover up on the numbers, no sparing of effort to test and treat. Trumps Trump with strong address from home state of Delaware.
Top federal health official Anthony Fauci told Congress this morning that the US is “failing” in its efforts to conduct adequate testing of the nation for coronavirus.Top federal health official Anthony Fauci told Congress this morning that the US is “failing” in its efforts to conduct adequate testing of the nation for coronavirus.
Donald Trump is considering extending travel restrictions to domestic travel between California and Washington. There is no confirmation and no details from the president on this yet.Donald Trump is considering extending travel restrictions to domestic travel between California and Washington. There is no confirmation and no details from the president on this yet.
There is heightened concern at the White House after a picture emerged of a top Brazilian government aide, who has tested positive for coronavirus, standing right next to Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago last weekend.There is heightened concern at the White House after a picture emerged of a top Brazilian government aide, who has tested positive for coronavirus, standing right next to Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago last weekend.
Donald Trump said the US wants to lose as few people as possible to the virus, predicted, once again, that it will “go away” and also that financial markets will rebound.Donald Trump said the US wants to lose as few people as possible to the virus, predicted, once again, that it will “go away” and also that financial markets will rebound.
News is just coming in that 121 people at Juventus F. C. are voluntarily self-isolating after footballer Daniele Rugani tested positive for the virus. Those in isolation include football players, staff members, directors, entourage and Juventus employees.News is just coming in that 121 people at Juventus F. C. are voluntarily self-isolating after footballer Daniele Rugani tested positive for the virus. Those in isolation include football players, staff members, directors, entourage and Juventus employees.
Many thanks to my colleague Damien for covering the blog. This is Hannah Mays signing on now with the latest updates.Many thanks to my colleague Damien for covering the blog. This is Hannah Mays signing on now with the latest updates.
The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, said that many families “are going to lose loved ones before their time”, as he indicated a shift in the government’s approach to coronavirus from “contain” to “delay”.The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, said that many families “are going to lose loved ones before their time”, as he indicated a shift in the government’s approach to coronavirus from “contain” to “delay”.
Johnson spoke as the death toll from coronavirus in Italy passed 1,000, making it the European country worst affected by coronavirus, with 15,113 confirmed cases - an day on day increase of 21.7%.Johnson spoke as the death toll from coronavirus in Italy passed 1,000, making it the European country worst affected by coronavirus, with 15,113 confirmed cases - an day on day increase of 21.7%.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide now stands at 127,863, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. There have been 4,718 deaths and 68,310 people have recovered.The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide now stands at 127,863, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. There have been 4,718 deaths and 68,310 people have recovered.
The UK death toll so far is 10, while the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country increased by 134 to 590.The UK death toll so far is 10, while the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country increased by 134 to 590.
Mainland China reported 15 new infections, eight of which are in Hubei. There have been 11 new deaths, 10 of which were in Hubei.Mainland China reported 15 new infections, eight of which are in Hubei. There have been 11 new deaths, 10 of which were in Hubei.
In London, the FTSE 100 index of leading shares suffered its second worse day ever, with about £160bn wiped off the value of Britain’s biggest blue-chip companies.In London, the FTSE 100 index of leading shares suffered its second worse day ever, with about £160bn wiped off the value of Britain’s biggest blue-chip companies.
In Scotland, the government advised that gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled, overseas school trips should not go ahead and anyone with symptoms indicative of coronavirus should stay at home for seven days.In Scotland, the government advised that gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled, overseas school trips should not go ahead and anyone with symptoms indicative of coronavirus should stay at home for seven days.
The Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau revealed he is self-isolating after his wife returned from a visit to the UK with flu-like symptoms, including a fever.The Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau revealed he is self-isolating after his wife returned from a visit to the UK with flu-like symptoms, including a fever.
A nursing home in Basingstoke has become the first care home for older people to be hit by the virus. Oakridge House been closed to visitors after a person tested positive.A nursing home in Basingstoke has become the first care home for older people to be hit by the virus. Oakridge House been closed to visitors after a person tested positive.
Ireland’s taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, announced the closure of all schools, colleges and childcare facilities from tomorrow. “I know that some of this is coming as a real shock... but we’re doing it for each other,” he said. Malta, Denmark, Norway and Lithuania introduced similar measures.Ireland’s taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, announced the closure of all schools, colleges and childcare facilities from tomorrow. “I know that some of this is coming as a real shock... but we’re doing it for each other,” he said. Malta, Denmark, Norway and Lithuania introduced similar measures.
The EU condemned Donald Trump’s unilateral ban on travel from 26 European countries. The presidents of the European commission and European council defended Europe’s record in managing the pandemic and sharply criticised the White House for its failure to consult its allies.The EU condemned Donald Trump’s unilateral ban on travel from 26 European countries. The presidents of the European commission and European council defended Europe’s record in managing the pandemic and sharply criticised the White House for its failure to consult its allies.
India barred the entry of all foreign tourists for one month starting tomorrow. The ban on foreign visitors includes foreign nationals of Indian origin.India barred the entry of all foreign tourists for one month starting tomorrow. The ban on foreign visitors includes foreign nationals of Indian origin.
Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced that they have both tested positive for Covid-19 while filming in Australia.Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced that they have both tested positive for Covid-19 while filming in Australia.
The chief medical officers from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern have instructed doctors to change the way they work to deal with “very abnormal emergency situation”.The chief medical officers from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern have instructed doctors to change the way they work to deal with “very abnormal emergency situation”.
Every member of the Spanish cabinet is being tested for coronavirus after the country’s equality minister, Irene Montero, became the latest politician to test positive for the virus. The coronavirus death toll in Spain has increased from 47 to 84.Every member of the Spanish cabinet is being tested for coronavirus after the country’s equality minister, Irene Montero, became the latest politician to test positive for the virus. The coronavirus death toll in Spain has increased from 47 to 84.
In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s prime minister, has called for the formation of a national unity government to tackle the threat of the global coronavirus epidemic, according to a snap on Reuters.In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s prime minister, has called for the formation of a national unity government to tackle the threat of the global coronavirus epidemic, according to a snap on Reuters.
The country has held three elections within the a year, with no clear winner making it difficult for any one party to form a government.The country has held three elections within the a year, with no clear winner making it difficult for any one party to form a government.
The Football Association of Ireland has announced that all football has been suspended until 29 March, the Press Association reports.The Football Association of Ireland has announced that all football has been suspended until 29 March, the Press Association reports.
The decision follows advice from the government, the Department of Health and European football governing body Uefa. In a statement, the FAI said:The decision follows advice from the government, the Department of Health and European football governing body Uefa. In a statement, the FAI said:
Also today, the Gaelic Athletic Association of Ireland (GAA) - the body that coordinates the Irish sports of Hurling, Gaelic Football and Camogie - announced the suspension of all games, training and club gatherings at all levels - from under-8’s practice to inter-county championship teams - until 29 March. The GAA’s statement said:Also today, the Gaelic Athletic Association of Ireland (GAA) - the body that coordinates the Irish sports of Hurling, Gaelic Football and Camogie - announced the suspension of all games, training and club gatherings at all levels - from under-8’s practice to inter-county championship teams - until 29 March. The GAA’s statement said:
The EU has condemned Donald Trump’s unilateral ban on travel from 26 European countries as urgent efforts to contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic upended daily life for millions of people around the world, Jon Henley, the Guardian’s Europe correspondent, reports.The EU has condemned Donald Trump’s unilateral ban on travel from 26 European countries as urgent efforts to contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic upended daily life for millions of people around the world, Jon Henley, the Guardian’s Europe correspondent, reports.
Ireland, Austria, Turkey and Norway on Thursday joined the growing list of countries to close all schools, universities and kindergartens, while Italy – by far the hardest-hit European nation – said its death toll from the virus rose to 1,016 from 827, with infections climbing by 21% to 15,113.Ireland, Austria, Turkey and Norway on Thursday joined the growing list of countries to close all schools, universities and kindergartens, while Italy – by far the hardest-hit European nation – said its death toll from the virus rose to 1,016 from 827, with infections climbing by 21% to 15,113.
In a joint statement, the presidents of the European commission and European council defended Europe’s record in managing the pandemic and sharply criticised the White House for its failure to consult its allies.In a joint statement, the presidents of the European commission and European council defended Europe’s record in managing the pandemic and sharply criticised the White House for its failure to consult its allies.
Here is what the UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, said at the start of his press conference, in which he warned of a grim new phase of the coronavirus outbreak in the country, cross-posted from our politics live blog.Here is what the UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, said at the start of his press conference, in which he warned of a grim new phase of the coronavirus outbreak in the country, cross-posted from our politics live blog.
In a marked change of tone from the previous press conferences and interviews he has given on this subject, he said this was the worst public health crisis for a generation and that “many more” people would die. He said:In a marked change of tone from the previous press conferences and interviews he has given on this subject, he said this was the worst public health crisis for a generation and that “many more” people would die. He said:
There has been a rise in confirmed coronavirus cases in Greece where the number has jumped from 99 to 117, Helena Smith reports from Athens.
Revealing the increase the health ministry spokesman, Sotiris Tsiodras, an expert in infectious diseases, said while 107 of the cases had been traced, 10 were of unknown origin.
Two former patients, however, who had been hospitalised with the illness had been released after fully recovering.
The announcement came as a migrant on Lesbos, who had been feared to have contracted the virus, learned today he had tested negative. The news has been met with widespread relief among doctors and humanitarian staff working in Moria, the vastly overcrowded camp where the asylum seeker had been living.
With some 22,000 men, women and children in the holding facility, where appalling conditions have generated global notoriety, an outbreak would be very hard to contain, local officials fear. Panagiotis Paparisvas, who heads the local Tradesman Association told the Guardian:
The migrant, who has remained anonymous, had begun to exhibit symptoms of Covid-19, including a high fever, on Wednesday and was immediately quarantined.
Tests were conducted at the hospital in Mytilene, the island’s port capital, where a 40-year-old local woman, who contracted the illness on a trip to Israel, has been isolated in a specialist unit since Monday. A supermarket employee in the resort town of Plomari, the mother-of-two is believed to have had contact with countless people upon her return to Lesbos.
The island’s hospital and local health centres have very limited capacity to care for patients in the event of an outbreak with doctors saying “ten at most” would be the limit.
A joint EU and UK statement has just been issued confirming that the teams of negotiators for next week’s Brexit talks will not meet.
The Labour MP Kate Osamor has written to Matt Hancock, the UK health secretary, calling for immediate support to NHS 111 to stop what she says are safety failings that are contributing to the spread of coronavirus. She writes:
Kate Connolly, the Guardian’s Berlin correspondent, has sent a summary of developments in Germany, where the number of people with coronavirus has risen to 2,527.
The fourth death was announced this morning, of a 67-year-old man from the south western state of Baden-Württemberg. And this afternoon, there was news of the fifth death, of an 80-year-old man, in the southern state of Bavaria.
In Berlin an emergency meeting is taking place of the leaders of Germany’s 16 states to discuss what measures should be taken to dampen the spread of the virus. A press conference is expected when the talks conclude.
Prof Lars Schaade, the vice president of the Robert Koch Institute, the leading government advice body for public health, said that the virus was spreading “very fast” in Germany. He said virologists would be closely observing developments over the next days and weeks, looking for any indication as to when the virus might start to “level off”. He warned that young people and those in good health were at risk of not taking the illness seriously.
Younger people also had to show solidarity towards older members of society, he said, by curbing their activities so as not to contribute to the spread of the virus.
Germany’s president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who has cancelled almost all of his non-urgent appointments, appealed to Germans to help each other, and show solidarity particularly towards the elderly and sick by not undertaking any necessary journeys or activities. He said:
As increasing numbers of events are being cancelled across the country and schools, and kindergartens being closed where there are confirmed persons with coronavirus, the Christian Democratic Union party announced its conference at the end of April, which was to elect a new leader, would no longer take place.
Daniel Barenboim, the artistic director of Berlin’s Staatsoper, said tonight’s performance of Carmen, starring Anita Rachvelishvili, would take place without an audience but would be live-streamed on its website at 7pm local time.
After several leading footballers from clubs in Hanover and Stuttgart were tested positive, the German Football Association, DFB, said it was at pains to see the regular football season out, but it would also consider bringing it to a premature end.
Its general secretary, Friedrich Curtius, wrote in a guest commentary for the football magazine Kicker:
My colleague Lisa O’Carroll has more on the advice to the government from the UK elections watchdog to postpone May’s local and mayoral elections because of the coronavirus crisis.
The Electoral Commission has written to the government expressing “serious concerns” over canvassing activity as the country moves into the “delay” phase of the virus prevention plan.
Next week’s Brexit talks in London are also under threat but officials are hoping to salvage the three-day negotiating round through video-conferencing.
Downing Street said it was “still anticipating” the second round of negotiations would take place as planned on Wednesday.
Elections for local authorities, police and crime commissioner, and mayoral posts are due to take place in 309 constituencies on 7 May.
An EU official said: “We are in contact with the UK about next week’s round of negotiations.”
Authorities in the Netherlands have announced new measures to combat the spread of coronavirus, after a press conference by the prime minister, Mark Rutte.
Gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned in the country, while older people and others from vulnerable groups have been told to avoid public transport.
The Netherlands has 614 confirmed infections. You can read more on the I Am Expat website.
Venezuela has cancelled all flights from Europe and neighbouring Colombia in an effort to isolate the troubled South American country from the spread of the coronavirus, reports Joe Parkin Daniels. The ban will last 30 days.
Mass gatherings have also been banned, the country’s embattled president, Nicolás Maduro, said in a televised statement on Thursday. He described the measures as “preventative”.
Venezuela, which boasts the largest proven oil reserves on the planet, is mired in social and economic turmoil, with shortages in basic goods and medical supplies widespread and runaway hyperinflation.
Public health experts warn that the country is far from ready to handle any outbreak amid a collapsing health system.
No cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the famously intransigent government, though observers say that testing capabilities are well under par.
Maduro, who is not recognised as the legitimate president by the US and 50 other countries, has said US sanctions are hurting his administration’s ability to respond to the pandemic.
The UK government has updated its coronavirus advice, following the latest emergency meeting of ministers and their advisers this afternoon. Here are the key points:
If you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (Covid-19), however mild, stay at home and do not leave your house for seven days from when your symptoms started. (See “ending isolation” section, below, for more information)
This action will help protect others in your community whilst you are infectious.
Plan ahead and ask others for help to ensure that you can successfully stay at home.
Ask your employer, friends and family to help you to get the things you need to stay at home.
Stay at least 2 metres (about three steps) away from other people in your home whenever possible.
Sleep alone, if that is possible.
Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, each time using soap and water.
Stay away from vulnerable individuals such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions as much as possible.
You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after seven days contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999.
Extinction Rebellion has postponed its next wave of protests, which had been due to start on 23 May.
Sources within the environmental protest movement say they are planning an alternative “rebellion”, in an effort to support the struggle against the coronavirus outbreak that is spreading around the world.
A statement sent to the Guardian reads:
More than 1,000 people in Italy have died as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, according to the latest figures.
According to Reuters: