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China honours those who died fighting virus; Trump opts out of advice to wear non-surgical masks; World Bank warns of major recession. Follow the latest updatesChina honours those who died fighting virus; Trump opts out of advice to wear non-surgical masks; World Bank warns of major recession. Follow the latest updates
The French hospital death toll has reached 5,532, up from 5,091 on Friday. New York City authorities must better protect corrections officers at Rikers Island jail, a judge has ruled.
The number of people in intensive care units in France has risen to 6,838, up from 6,662 the previous day. The ruling stated that officers must be provided with protective masks and have their temperatures monitored for signs of coronavirus. It also said there should be an increase in the sanitation of their work spaces.
It comes after dozens of infections have been reported at the facility.
The city has appealed the ruling - which stays the order until the appeal is heard.
Nicholas Paolucci, a spokesman for the New York City Law Department, said the city is deeply concerned about the health and safety of its employees and that “we are confident that the court will recognize the steps we have taken to ensure our correctional facilities are safe.”
The head of the union, Elias Husamudeen, said that the union was “outrageous that we even have to be in court to ensure our employer protects the lives of our members.”
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Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Turkey have reached 23,934, an increase of more than 3,000 since yesterday.
Coronavirus-related deaths rose by 71 to 501 people, Heath Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Twitter.
In the last 24 hours, 19,664 tests were conducted bringing the total performed in Turkey so far to 161,380, Koca, said.
Here are the latest figures from France, from our Paris correspondent Kim Willsher.
The coronavirus death toll in France has reached 7,560 since 1 March, the health ministry has said. This figure includes hospitals and nursing homes.
Of these 5,532 occurred in hospital, up from 5,091 on Friday. This is a lower increase than in previous days.
The number of deaths in care homes was 2,028, up 612 from yesterday.
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in hospitals has reached 68,605. This has increased by more than 4,000 from 64,338 on Friday.
Of these, 28,143 are currently in hospital with the Covid-19 virus.
The number of people in intensive care units in France has risen to 6,838, up from 6,662 the previous day. Of those in intensive care, 35% are under 60 years old, 60% are between 60 -80, 105 patients are under 30 years old).
15,438 patients have been cured.
Asked if France was seeing some light at the end of the tunnel, Jérôme Salomon, head of the French health authority, said: “It is not a drop in admissions to intensive care it is a drop in the increase.
“The number of people in intensive care is increasing every day, but it is a smaller increase. We are waiting for a drop in the numbers,” Salomon said.
“We are at the beginning of the period when we can examine the impact of the lockdown.”
More than 25 organisations helping domestic violence victims in the UK have reported an increase in their caseload since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, my colleague Mark Townsend reports.
The rise in domestic abuse as a result of coronavirus is a trend sadly replicated around the world. You can read more on the situation in the UK here:
The number of coronavirus related deaths in New York has passed 3,000, governor Andrew Cuomo has announced.The number of coronavirus related deaths in New York has passed 3,000, governor Andrew Cuomo has announced.
In the last day, 630 people have died of coronavirus in the state - the highest increase so far. This takes the total death toll to 3,565.In the last day, 630 people have died of coronavirus in the state - the highest increase so far. This takes the total death toll to 3,565.
Long Island, east of New York City, is the worst hit area, Cuomo said, describing the virus there as “like a fire spreading”.Long Island, east of New York City, is the worst hit area, Cuomo said, describing the virus there as “like a fire spreading”.
Cuomo said that projections suggested the state was around a week away from the peak of the spread, despite only recording its first case 30 days ago.Cuomo said that projections suggested the state was around a week away from the peak of the spread, despite only recording its first case 30 days ago.
New York City alone accounted for more than a quarter of the over 7,000 U.S. coronavirus deaths tallied by Johns Hopkins University.New York City alone accounted for more than a quarter of the over 7,000 U.S. coronavirus deaths tallied by Johns Hopkins University.
A senior Iranian health official has said that there may be a resurgence of coronavirus in the area in and around the capital of Tehran, as residents flout restrictions.A senior Iranian health official has said that there may be a resurgence of coronavirus in the area in and around the capital of Tehran, as residents flout restrictions.
The warning came after many residents ignored advice to stay at home, with crowding and traffic jams on the city’s streets as the country’s New Year holidays ended on Saturday.The warning came after many residents ignored advice to stay at home, with crowding and traffic jams on the city’s streets as the country’s New Year holidays ended on Saturday.
Iran is the worst-hit country by coronavirus in the Middle East. On Saturday, the country announced 158 more coronavirus patients had died in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 3,452. The total number of cases currently stands at 55,743.Iran is the worst-hit country by coronavirus in the Middle East. On Saturday, the country announced 158 more coronavirus patients had died in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 3,452. The total number of cases currently stands at 55,743.
“We are still concerned about the virus, for example with the level of traffic in Tehran today and queues of cars stuck on freeways, because these people can take the virus to their homes or workplaces,” Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi said on state TV.“We are still concerned about the virus, for example with the level of traffic in Tehran today and queues of cars stuck on freeways, because these people can take the virus to their homes or workplaces,” Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi said on state TV.
“Even a medium level of virus here can spread to nearby cities with the high level of job-related traffic between nearby cities and Tehran,” said Harirchi, who has himself had the virus.“Even a medium level of virus here can spread to nearby cities with the high level of job-related traffic between nearby cities and Tehran,” said Harirchi, who has himself had the virus.
“Dr Harirchi cautioned about a probable return of coronavirus in case of negligence and said social distancing measures were absolutely necessary,” said the TV.“Dr Harirchi cautioned about a probable return of coronavirus in case of negligence and said social distancing measures were absolutely necessary,” said the TV.
The television showed stores that had re-opened despite a closure order on non-essential services and businesses.The television showed stores that had re-opened despite a closure order on non-essential services and businesses.
Tunisia’s parliament has given the government new powers to combat the spread of coronavirus and expected economic fallout.Tunisia’s parliament has given the government new powers to combat the spread of coronavirus and expected economic fallout.
This will allow the government to issue decrees, make purchasing agreements and seek finance without consulting parliament.This will allow the government to issue decrees, make purchasing agreements and seek finance without consulting parliament.
The decision was backed by all political parties.The decision was backed by all political parties.
Tunisia has 495 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including 18 deaths, and has imposed a national lockdown until April 19.Tunisia has 495 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including 18 deaths, and has imposed a national lockdown until April 19.
Italy plans to extend special powers to protect key industries from unwelcome foreign interest, a government official has said.Italy plans to extend special powers to protect key industries from unwelcome foreign interest, a government official has said.
There is allegedly concern in the Italian government that foreign investors might try to take advantage of the collapse of share prices caused by the coronavirus pandemic to buy assets in Italian industries.There is allegedly concern in the Italian government that foreign investors might try to take advantage of the collapse of share prices caused by the coronavirus pandemic to buy assets in Italian industries.
Cabinet undersecretary Riccardo Fraccaro said on Saturday that Rome would expand its vetting powers to the whole banking and insurance sector, alongside the health and food industry.Cabinet undersecretary Riccardo Fraccaro said on Saturday that Rome would expand its vetting powers to the whole banking and insurance sector, alongside the health and food industry.
The scheme would allow the government to oppose any move by non-EU and EU players to buy a stake in companies considered to be strategically important.The scheme would allow the government to oppose any move by non-EU and EU players to buy a stake in companies considered to be strategically important.
A draft will soon be proposed to Italy’s cabinet, and measures would also apply to transactions within the EU, Fraccaro said.A draft will soon be proposed to Italy’s cabinet, and measures would also apply to transactions within the EU, Fraccaro said.
Since Italy imposed the first set of restrictive measures on 23 February, Milan’s all-share stock index has fallen by close to 35%.Since Italy imposed the first set of restrictive measures on 23 February, Milan’s all-share stock index has fallen by close to 35%.
Dubai has announced a two week lockdown to limit the spread of coronavirus beginning tonight, according to state news agency WAM.Dubai has announced a two week lockdown to limit the spread of coronavirus beginning tonight, according to state news agency WAM.
Mobility will be restricted, and legal action will be taken against those who do not comply, the government has said.Mobility will be restricted, and legal action will be taken against those who do not comply, the government has said.
Supermarkets, pharmacies, alongside food and drug delivery services will continue to work as normal.Supermarkets, pharmacies, alongside food and drug delivery services will continue to work as normal.
Dubai has 1,505 confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Carrie Symonds, the pregnant partner of Boris Johnson, had coronavirus symptoms but is now getting better, she has revealed.Carrie Symonds, the pregnant partner of Boris Johnson, had coronavirus symptoms but is now getting better, she has revealed.
The UK prime minister said on Friday he was remaining in isolation with mild symptoms of coronavirus, including a raised temperature, seven days after he first tested positive.The UK prime minister said on Friday he was remaining in isolation with mild symptoms of coronavirus, including a raised temperature, seven days after he first tested positive.
A thousand ventilators will arrive in New York’s JFK airport from China on Saturday, governor Andrew Cuomo has said. For more information, we’ve compiled a video from a press conference with Cuomo:
The UK government is risking losing out on an offer of 400,000 coronavirus test kits from South Korea to a rival country because they have not yet been tested by Public Health England, it has been claimed.
A shareholder in the South Korean LG conglomerate has sourced the kits from five companies in the country and has offered them to the UK through a contact who was a former deputy leader of the Conservative party.
Nick Markham says has has been in touch with the government but they are dragging their heels insisting they won’t make a decision until the kits are tested.
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The number of deaths from coronavirus in Italy has passed 15,000.
On Saturday, the country registered 681 deaths from Covid-19 – 86 less than Friday, bringing the total to 15,362. Currently, 88,274 are infected, with an increase of 2,886 new cases, 547 more than Friday. At this point 1,238 have recovered, bringing the total number to 20,996.
The civil protection announced that more than 70 people had been discharged from intensive care in the last 24 hours, a daily record since the beginning of the outbreak.
In total, 124,632 people have tested positive with coronavirus in Italy, including people who have died, recovered and the ones who are currently infected.
On Friday, Giuseppe Conte, the Italian prime minister, wrote to Ursula von der Leyen, the European commission president, calling on the EU to be bolder as it faces up to the coronavirus emergency.
“European solidarity has not been felt and there is no more time to waste,” reads the letter, published by Italian daily La Repubblica. “It is time to show more ambition, more unity and more courage.”
Lockdown in the country could be extended until 1 May and “phase two” of living with the virus can begin in mid-May, emergency commissioner Angelo Borrelli said on Friday.
The government has officially extended the coronavirus lockdown until mid-April, but Borrelli stressed the importance of keeping to “the most rigorous conduct in observing lockdown rules”.
The number of coronavirus cases in Canada has risen to 12,924, up from 11,747 yesterday.
There have been 214 recorded deaths. On 3 April, there were 152.
These figures are coming from Reuters, using the Canadian Public Health Agency’s data.
Twenty doctors from Ukraine flew to Italy on Saturday to support medical efforts against coronavirus, and to learn from frontline workers to prepare for the outbreak in Ukraine.
A team including surgeons, neurosurgeons, anaesthesiologists and nurses will be deployed to Marche in central Italy for two weeks.
At Kiev airport, before the medical mission’s departure, Davide La Cecilia, Italian ambassador to Ukraine, said: “The national health service in our country is very stressed. So we badly need medical personnel and are very happy that Ukraine is sending this humanitarian aid.”
Thirteen people have died in a care home in Scotland of suspected coronavirus.
The deaths at Burlington Care Home in Glasgow are not recorded in the official death toll, as that figure includes only hospital deaths.
The Scottish government is going to be including deaths in the community from Monday.
Cats have been infected with coronavirus in Wuhan, and can get the virus from close contact with humans, Chinese state media is reporting.
According to a new report, 15 of the serum samples of 102 cats collected in Wuhan, where the virus originated, tested positive for coronavirus.
In 11 of the 15 positive tests, neutralising antibodies for coronavirus were found. Three of the samples from cats whose owners had coronavirus had a higher number of neutralising antibodies, which indicates the cats may have been infected from close contact with their owners, the report suggests.
The report was published by researchers at the Huazhong Agricultural University and the Wuhan Institute of Virology, and the findings have been reported in China’s Global Times.
Here’s a summary of the key points from Michael Gove in the UK’s daily coronavirus briefing. I’ll be updating this as the briefing goes on, so do refresh your screens.
Ventilators
British manufacturers are working with the government to produce ventilators. A team from University College London, working with Mercedes-Benz have produced a new device that has been clinically approved.
Gove said 200 were produced yesterday, with a further 200 to be produced today and tomorrow. This will increase to 1,000 a day next week.
Three-hundred have arrived today from China.
There are 8,000 ventilators in the NHS at the moment.
Frontline staff
Seven healthcare professionals in the UK have now died from coronavirus.
Yesterday, 10,984 tests were administered to NHS staff.
Hospital admissions
In London, hospital admissions fell slightly between 1 and 2 April, but have gone up in other areas.
Admissions are steady in Wales.
Hospital admissions have gone up 35% in Yorkshire and the north-east.
In the Midlands, they have gone up by 47%.
Death toll
708 people have been recorded as dying from coronavirus since yesterday, the highest daily total so far. This is an increase of 20%.
637 of these were in England. In England, the youngest of the daily rise was aged five years old, and the eldest 104. Of these, 40 had no known underlying health conditions, and this group were aged between 48 and 93.
Wales has recorded 154 deaths and Scotland, 218 and Northern Ireland, 56.
This brings the national death toll to 4,313 - important to remember that this is only the number of deaths in hospitals.
Coronavirus deaths in English hospitals made up 3,939 of the UK’s total.
Schools
School attendance is at just 2% in the UK at the moment.
Gove said that the government would be doing more to help children eligible for free school meals and those in need during the Easter holiday and beyond.
In the UK, Michael Gove, the Cabinet Office minister, is leading the UK’s daily coronavirus briefing. You can follow live updates on our UK blog, where my colleague Lucy Campbell is monitoring the briefing.
I’ll be adding a summary of the briefing here, when it’s finished.
Hi everyone, I’m Molly Blackall, taking over the liveblog from Sarah Marsh. I’ll be bringing you all the key developments in the coronavirus pandemic from around the world for the next few hours.
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