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Coronavirus live news: Spain records new highest daily death toll; Australia limits public gatherings to two Coronavirus live news: Spain records new highest daily death toll; Australia limits public gatherings to two
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New York, New Jersey and Connecticut halt non-essential travel; global deaths pass 30,000 with one-third in ItalyNew York, New Jersey and Connecticut halt non-essential travel; global deaths pass 30,000 with one-third in Italy
Dutch GPs are phoning elderly and at risk patients to check if they are willing to take the risk of dying at home in case they get Covid-19, so that their hospital bed can be taken up by someone with better survival chances, the Volkskrant newspaper reported.
Bianca Buurman, professor of acute elderly care at Amsterdam UMC, stressed in an article published with three other colleagues the importance for healthcare providers to contact the elderly to ask what their wishes would be if they were affected by the virus.
“Proximity is important for such tough topics, but going by is not an option now,” Buurman said. “We don’t really know whether such a conversation will further fuel fear.”
The U.S. government’s leading infection disease expert, Anthony Fauci, has said the United States could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the pandemic.
Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, Fauci offered his prognosis as the federal government mulls rolling back social distancing measures in areas that have not been hard-hit by the outbreak, when the nationwide 15-day effort to slow the spread of the virus will come to an end.
As Spain’s Covid-19 death toll has surpassed that of China, and the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has tightened the country’s lockdown, my colleague Ashifa Kassam reports on the increasingly desperate attempts of Spanish doctors and nurses to battle the virus.
The mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, has warned that his city will run out of critical medical supplies, including ventilators, by next Sunday, April 5.The mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, has warned that his city will run out of critical medical supplies, including ventilators, by next Sunday, April 5.
In a tweet, he said: “We’re at war and ventilators are our ammunition.”In a tweet, he said: “We’re at war and ventilators are our ammunition.”
New York is the worst affected US state, with most deaths in the country having so far been recorded in New York, where also a third of the about 52,000 people who have so far been confirmed to have the virus are from.New York is the worst affected US state, with most deaths in the country having so far been recorded in New York, where also a third of the about 52,000 people who have so far been confirmed to have the virus are from.
As we reported this morning, the British Cabinet Office minister, Michael Gove, has said the peak of the coronavirus outbreak in Britain will depend on people’s actions. He told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show and that the lockdown would remain in place for a “significant period”. As we reported this morning, the British Cabinet Office minister, Michael Gove, has said the peak of the coronavirus outbreak in Britain will depend on people’s actions. He told BBC One’s The Andrew Marr Show that the lockdown would remain in place for a “significant period”.
UK coronavirus live: lockdown measures will be in place for ‘significant period’, says GoveUK coronavirus live: lockdown measures will be in place for ‘significant period’, says Gove
Here a video of Gove’s comments by my colleague Elena Morresi:Here a video of Gove’s comments by my colleague Elena Morresi:
Hundreds of doctors in the UK have said they are less likely to return to the frontline or increase their hours to fight Covid-19 because they believe their families will not be properly compensated if they die, my colleagues Robert Booth and Denis Campbell report.Hundreds of doctors in the UK have said they are less likely to return to the frontline or increase their hours to fight Covid-19 because they believe their families will not be properly compensated if they die, my colleagues Robert Booth and Denis Campbell report.
Full story below.Full story below.
A plane loaded with medical supplies has arrived in New York from China on Sunday, the first in a series of flights the White House has organised over the next 30 days, Reuters reports.A plane loaded with medical supplies has arrived in New York from China on Sunday, the first in a series of flights the White House has organised over the next 30 days, Reuters reports.
A commercial carrier landed at John F Kennedy airport carrying gloves, gowns and masks for distribution in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, three particularly hard-hit states in the US.A commercial carrier landed at John F Kennedy airport carrying gloves, gowns and masks for distribution in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, three particularly hard-hit states in the US.
The airlift is a product of a team led by White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, which formed “Project Airbridge”, a partnership between several large US healthcare distributors and the federal government.The airlift is a product of a team led by White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, which formed “Project Airbridge”, a partnership between several large US healthcare distributors and the federal government.
Donald Trump, who initially played down the threat from the virus, has been searching for supplies to fill the mounting need for equipment to protect healthcare workers caring for Covid-19 patients.Donald Trump, who initially played down the threat from the virus, has been searching for supplies to fill the mounting need for equipment to protect healthcare workers caring for Covid-19 patients.
The coronavirus pandemic already looks to be profoundly reshaping Latin America’s political landscape.Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó - whom nearly 60 governments recognise as the country’s rightful interim president – has spent the last 15 months battling to topple Nicolás Maduro and force his Socialist party from power.But on Saturday Guaidó announced he now believed it was time for a national unity government to tackle the impending emergency, which is likely to hit the crisis-stricken country hard.The coronavirus pandemic already looks to be profoundly reshaping Latin America’s political landscape.Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó - whom nearly 60 governments recognise as the country’s rightful interim president – has spent the last 15 months battling to topple Nicolás Maduro and force his Socialist party from power.But on Saturday Guaidó announced he now believed it was time for a national unity government to tackle the impending emergency, which is likely to hit the crisis-stricken country hard.
“For obvious reasons it cannot be lead by Maduro,” Guaidó tweeted. “But neither can it be solely made up of the forces we represent,” he added in a video address arguing that “all political and social forces” needed to be included.Maduro’s administration has so far confirmed 119 coronavirus cases and two deaths in Venezuela and has placed many parts of the country on lockdown in an attempt to halt its spread.“For obvious reasons it cannot be lead by Maduro,” Guaidó tweeted. “But neither can it be solely made up of the forces we represent,” he added in a video address arguing that “all political and social forces” needed to be included.Maduro’s administration has so far confirmed 119 coronavirus cases and two deaths in Venezuela and has placed many parts of the country on lockdown in an attempt to halt its spread.
But many suspect the real numbers are far higher and in Saturday’s broadcast Guaidó said the situation was likely to deteriorate, with Venezuela’s collapsing healthcare system ill-equipped to deal with a wave of Covid-19 deaths.But many suspect the real numbers are far higher and in Saturday’s broadcast Guaidó said the situation was likely to deteriorate, with Venezuela’s collapsing healthcare system ill-equipped to deal with a wave of Covid-19 deaths.
“Unfortunately everything suggests the situation will get worse because of the situation our country finds itself in,” Guaidó said. “In the coming weeks Venezuela could become the country with the highest number of infections in the region.”“Unfortunately everything suggests the situation will get worse because of the situation our country finds itself in,” Guaidó said. “In the coming weeks Venezuela could become the country with the highest number of infections in the region.”
New curfew regulations have been introduced in Serbia.New curfew regulations have been introduced in Serbia.
On Saturday, Serbia stepped up its curfew from 3pm till 5am on weekends, and 5pm till 5am on weekdays.On Saturday, Serbia stepped up its curfew from 3pm till 5am on weekends, and 5pm till 5am on weekdays.
All people over 65 years old resident in cities have been asked to stay home at all times, except for designated shopping hours from 3am till 8am on Sundays. The borders have been closed for a while but now the period for which all returning citizens must self-isolate has been extended to 28 daysAll people over 65 years old resident in cities have been asked to stay home at all times, except for designated shopping hours from 3am till 8am on Sundays. The borders have been closed for a while but now the period for which all returning citizens must self-isolate has been extended to 28 days
Hi, this is Jedidajah Otte again, taking back over.Hi, this is Jedidajah Otte again, taking back over.
My colleagues Lily Kuo and Helen Davidson are reporting that foreigners in China are observing a rise in xenophobia in the country amid the global Covid-19 outbreak.My colleagues Lily Kuo and Helen Davidson are reporting that foreigners in China are observing a rise in xenophobia in the country amid the global Covid-19 outbreak.
As Chinese health officials report new “imported” coronavirus cases almost every day, foreigners have been turned away from restaurants, shops, gyms and hotels, subjected to further screening, yelled at by locals and avoided in public spaces.As Chinese health officials report new “imported” coronavirus cases almost every day, foreigners have been turned away from restaurants, shops, gyms and hotels, subjected to further screening, yelled at by locals and avoided in public spaces.
The UK death toll from coronavirus has increased by 209 people in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in the UK to 1,228 so far.The UK death toll from coronavirus has increased by 209 people in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in the UK to 1,228 so far.
The figure was lower than Saturday’s record rise of 260, which may bring some hope that the rise in deaths could stabilise soon.The figure was lower than Saturday’s record rise of 260, which may bring some hope that the rise in deaths could stabilise soon.
The Department of Health and Social Care also said 19,522 had now tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK.The Department of Health and Social Care also said 19,522 had now tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK.
More on our UK coronavirus liveblog.More on our UK coronavirus liveblog.
Iran’s president has defended his country’s response to the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East, saying the government has to weigh economic concerns as it takes measures to contain the pandemic.Iran’s president has defended his country’s response to the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East, saying the government has to weigh economic concerns as it takes measures to contain the pandemic.
Hassan Rouhani told Associated Press that authorities had to consider the effect of mass quarantine efforts on Iran’s beleaguered economy, which is under heavy US sanctions.Hassan Rouhani told Associated Press that authorities had to consider the effect of mass quarantine efforts on Iran’s beleaguered economy, which is under heavy US sanctions.
“It’s a dilemma playing out across the globe, as leaders struggle to strike a balance between restricting human contact and keeping their economies from crashing,” Rouhani said at a cabinet meeting.“It’s a dilemma playing out across the globe, as leaders struggle to strike a balance between restricting human contact and keeping their economies from crashing,” Rouhani said at a cabinet meeting.
“Health is a principle for us, but the production and security of society is also a principle for us. We must put these principles together to reach a final decision.”“Health is a principle for us, but the production and security of society is also a principle for us. We must put these principles together to reach a final decision.”
On Sunday, state TV reported another 123 deaths, pushing Iran’s overall death toll to 2,640 among 38,309 confirmed cases.On Sunday, state TV reported another 123 deaths, pushing Iran’s overall death toll to 2,640 among 38,309 confirmed cases.
In recent days, the country has ordered the closure of non-essential businesses and banned travel between cities. But those measures came long after other countries in the region imposed more sweeping lockdowns. Many Iranians are still flouting orders to stay home in what could reflect widespread distrust of authorities.In recent days, the country has ordered the closure of non-essential businesses and banned travel between cities. But those measures came long after other countries in the region imposed more sweeping lockdowns. Many Iranians are still flouting orders to stay home in what could reflect widespread distrust of authorities.
More news from my colleague, Shaun Walker, our central and eastern Europe correspondent, based in Budapest:More news from my colleague, Shaun Walker, our central and eastern Europe correspondent, based in Budapest:
Luxury fashion group Chanel has said it will launch production of face masks to help bolster supplies in France in its fight against the virus.Luxury fashion group Chanel has said it will launch production of face masks to help bolster supplies in France in its fight against the virus.
Prototypes were being worked on and would roll off production lines once they received the approval of French authorities, reported Reuters.Prototypes were being worked on and would roll off production lines once they received the approval of French authorities, reported Reuters.
“Today we are mobilising our workforce and our partners ... to produce protective masks and blouses,” Chanel said in a statement.“Today we are mobilising our workforce and our partners ... to produce protective masks and blouses,” Chanel said in a statement.
On Saturday, Olivier Veran, the health minister, said the government had ordered more than a billion face masks – mostly from China – to be supplied in the weeks and months ahead.On Saturday, Olivier Veran, the health minister, said the government had ordered more than a billion face masks – mostly from China – to be supplied in the weeks and months ahead.
France was using 40m face masks per week, he said. Doctors, nursing home carers and police have complained of shortages.France was using 40m face masks per week, he said. Doctors, nursing home carers and police have complained of shortages.
Chanel also said it would not be putting any of its 4,500 employees into temporary unemployment as the company weathers the sharp downtown in economic activity.Chanel also said it would not be putting any of its 4,500 employees into temporary unemployment as the company weathers the sharp downtown in economic activity.
This is Nazia Parveen, briefly taking over from my colleague Jedidajah Otte. I’ll be keeping you up to date on the situation around the world. You can get in touch with me on Twitter or by email at nazia.parveen@theguardian.com. I might not have time to reply but I will certainly give emails and messages a read.This is Nazia Parveen, briefly taking over from my colleague Jedidajah Otte. I’ll be keeping you up to date on the situation around the world. You can get in touch with me on Twitter or by email at nazia.parveen@theguardian.com. I might not have time to reply but I will certainly give emails and messages a read.
As reported earlier, the Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, has stepped up measures to limit the spread of coronavirus. New advice warns that public gatherings should include no more than two people outside of the household.As reported earlier, the Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, has stepped up measures to limit the spread of coronavirus. New advice warns that public gatherings should include no more than two people outside of the household.
Morrison said Australians now needed to stay home unless they were shopping for food and other essentials, attending medical appointments, exercising, or attending work or education. People aged 70 and over “should stay at home and self-isolate for their own protection”.Morrison said Australians now needed to stay home unless they were shopping for food and other essentials, attending medical appointments, exercising, or attending work or education. People aged 70 and over “should stay at home and self-isolate for their own protection”.
Here is a video:Here is a video:
India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has asked the population for forgiveness after imposing a lockdown, the BBC reports.India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has asked the population for forgiveness after imposing a lockdown, the BBC reports.
After the shutdown, which was implemented with less than four hours’ notice, was criticised for lacking a proper plan, Modi apologised for the impact in his weekly radio address.After the shutdown, which was implemented with less than four hours’ notice, was criticised for lacking a proper plan, Modi apologised for the impact in his weekly radio address.
“Possibly many would be angry at me for being locked in their homes. I understand your troubles but there was no other way to wage war against coronavirus. For a country like India with a population of 1.3 billion it is a battle of life and death and we have to win it,” he said.“Possibly many would be angry at me for being locked in their homes. I understand your troubles but there was no other way to wage war against coronavirus. For a country like India with a population of 1.3 billion it is a battle of life and death and we have to win it,” he said.
Kuwait’s health ministry has announced 20 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, pushing the total number of infections to 225.Kuwait’s health ministry has announced 20 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, pushing the total number of infections to 225.
Seven of the new cases are related to travel to the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. 13 others were infected due to their contact with previously confirmed cases, the health ministry said.Seven of the new cases are related to travel to the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. 13 others were infected due to their contact with previously confirmed cases, the health ministry said.
Kuwait has reported 67 recoveries so far.Kuwait has reported 67 recoveries so far.