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Coronavirus live news: Spain records new highest daily death toll, as Syria reports first Covid-19 death | Coronavirus live news: Spain records new highest daily death toll, as Syria reports first Covid-19 death |
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New York, New Jersey and Connecticut halt non-essential travel; global deaths pass 30,000 with one-third in Italy | New York, New Jersey and Connecticut halt non-essential travel; global deaths pass 30,000 with one-third in Italy |
Jérôme Salomon, the head of France’s health authority, has issued an update on the country’s situation. | |
The total number of confirmed cases in France is 40,174. | |
There are currently 19,354 people in hospital in France, an increase of 10% on the previous day. There are 4,632 people in intensive care in hospital, 359 more than yesterday. | |
Of those in intensive care: 34% are under 60 years old; 64% aged 60-80; 60 people are under 30 years old. | |
7,132 people have recovered, Salomon said. | |
There have been 2,606 deaths in French hospitals. This is an increase of 292 in 24 hours. | |
Italy has said it will extend its month-long lockdown as the number of deaths in the country increased by 756 to reach 10,779. There are now 97,689 confirmed cases in Italy. | |
Reuters reports that there have been 10 new coronavirus deaths in Ireland, bringing the country’s total to 46. The Department of Health has announced 200 new confirmed cases, which comes to a total of 2,615. | |
The United Arab Emirates has reported one new death and 102 new cases. This brings the death toll to three, and the total number of infections to 570. | |
Here are some of the key developments: | Here are some of the key developments: |
The coronavirus pandemic has killed over 30,000 people. The total number of confirmed cases is currently at 691,867, according to Johns Hopkins. | |
The finance minister of Germany’s Hesse state, Thomas Schäfer, has killed himself after apparently becoming “deeply worried” about how to deal with the economic impact of coronavirus. | The finance minister of Germany’s Hesse state, Thomas Schäfer, has killed himself after apparently becoming “deeply worried” about how to deal with the economic impact of coronavirus. |
The Syrian health ministry has announced the country’s first coronavirus death, as the total number of cases comes to nine. | The Syrian health ministry has announced the country’s first coronavirus death, as the total number of cases comes to nine. |
The death toll in Lombardy, Italy’s worst affected region, has slowed. It rose by about 416 in a day to at least 6,360. | The death toll in Lombardy, Italy’s worst affected region, has slowed. It rose by about 416 in a day to at least 6,360. |
The mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, has said the city will run out of critical medical supplies, including ventilators, by next Sunday, 5 April. | The mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, has said the city will run out of critical medical supplies, including ventilators, by next Sunday, 5 April. |
New curfew regulations have been introduced in Serbia. The country has increased its curfew from 3pm till 5am on weekends, and 5pm till 5am on weekdays. | New curfew regulations have been introduced in Serbia. The country has increased its curfew from 3pm till 5am on weekends, and 5pm till 5am on weekdays. |
The UK death toll has increased by 209 in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in the UK to 1,228. The figure was lower than Saturday’s record rise of 260. | The UK death toll has increased by 209 in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in the UK to 1,228. The figure was lower than Saturday’s record rise of 260. |
The Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, has tightened social distancing measures. New advice states that public gatherings should include no more than two people outside of the household. | The Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, has tightened social distancing measures. New advice states that public gatherings should include no more than two people outside of the household. |
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. |
Mexico has asked its 130 million citizens to stay at home for a month. The country’s president has previously been criticised for not doing enough to deal with the crisis. | Mexico has asked its 130 million citizens to stay at home for a month. The country’s president has previously been criticised for not doing enough to deal with the crisis. |
Saudi Arabia has reported four deaths and 96 new coronavirus cases today. | Saudi Arabia has reported four deaths and 96 new coronavirus cases today. |
This brings the the death toll to eight and the total number of coronavirus cases to 1,299. | This brings the the death toll to eight and the total number of coronavirus cases to 1,299. |
Saudi Arabia has tightened its restrictions on movements to contain spread of coronavirus. The interior ministry has today banned residents from entering or exiting the city of Jeddah. | Saudi Arabia has tightened its restrictions on movements to contain spread of coronavirus. The interior ministry has today banned residents from entering or exiting the city of Jeddah. |
The finance minister of Germany’s Hesse state, Thomas Schäfer, has killed himself after apparently becoming “deeply worried” about how to deal with the economic impact of coronavirus, the Local reports. | The finance minister of Germany’s Hesse state, Thomas Schäfer, has killed himself after apparently becoming “deeply worried” about how to deal with the economic impact of coronavirus, the Local reports. |
“We are in shock, we are in disbelief and above all we are immensely sad,” state premier Volker Bouffier said in a statement. | “We are in shock, we are in disbelief and above all we are immensely sad,” state premier Volker Bouffier said in a statement. |
In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org. | In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org. |
As hospitals hit capacity in Spain, healthcare workers are being stretched to breaking point. Hospital staff in Madrid have been meditating to cope with the stress. | As hospitals hit capacity in Spain, healthcare workers are being stretched to breaking point. Hospital staff in Madrid have been meditating to cope with the stress. |
The Syrian health ministry has announced the first coronavirus death in the country. Four new cases have also been confirmed, pushing the total number of infections to nine. | The Syrian health ministry has announced the first coronavirus death in the country. Four new cases have also been confirmed, pushing the total number of infections to nine. |
The patient died upon her arrival to the hospital’s emergency department, state run news agency reports. | The patient died upon her arrival to the hospital’s emergency department, state run news agency reports. |
Syria has implemented several precautionary measures to slow the spread of the deadly virus, with a nationwide curfew from 6pm to 6 am beginning last week. Shops, markets and public transport have been shut down as well with only pharmacies allowed to keep their opens, according to Al Arabia. | Syria has implemented several precautionary measures to slow the spread of the deadly virus, with a nationwide curfew from 6pm to 6 am beginning last week. Shops, markets and public transport have been shut down as well with only pharmacies allowed to keep their opens, according to Al Arabia. |
An aeroplane used as an air ambulance has burst into flames in the Philippines, killing all eight people onboard. | An aeroplane used as an air ambulance has burst into flames in the Philippines, killing all eight people onboard. |
The New York Times reports that it is unclear if the passengers were being airlifted for coronavirus treatment. Local reports say that in addition to the pilot, the plane was carrying two crew members, a doctor, a nurse, a flight medic and an American and a Canadian passenger. | The New York Times reports that it is unclear if the passengers were being airlifted for coronavirus treatment. Local reports say that in addition to the pilot, the plane was carrying two crew members, a doctor, a nurse, a flight medic and an American and a Canadian passenger. |
Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, has announced a funding boost for a children’s helpline to support those who are isolated at home. | Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, has announced a funding boost for a children’s helpline to support those who are isolated at home. |
Engineering firms have said that the UK may not have enough ventilators when coronavirus cases reach their peak, the BBC reports. | Engineering firms have said that the UK may not have enough ventilators when coronavirus cases reach their peak, the BBC reports. |
The UK has just over 8,000 ventilators, but it is estimated the country will need 30,000 during the peak of the crisis, which is expected in two weeks’ time. Manufacturers have said they will be unable to meet that deadline. | The UK has just over 8,000 ventilators, but it is estimated the country will need 30,000 during the peak of the crisis, which is expected in two weeks’ time. Manufacturers have said they will be unable to meet that deadline. |