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Coronavirus live news: Italy's death toll passes 15,000 and Dubai enters lockdown Coronavirus live news: Italy's death toll passes 15,000 and Dubai enters lockdown
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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 Municipality of Livorno in Italy has begun printing stamped and numbered food vouchers which can be obtained by submitting a self-certification. The scheme, which began on Saturday, enables those in need to claim 200-400 euros in vouchers for their shopping.
Bermuda has entered two weeks of lockdown, which will see people given slots to shop according to their surnames, Bermuda’s daily newspaper the Royal Gazette is reporting.
Visits to grocery shops and gas stations will be organised alphabetically, with people with surnames from A to K shopping on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and those with names from L to Z on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sundays will be reserved for elderly people.
Shoppers will need identification to prove they are attending the correct slot, and police may enforce the rules.
The shopping rules will come into play on Monday, but the lockdown began on Saturday. It is now illegal in the country to enter a home which is not your own, or allow someone else into yours.
A further 53 people have tested positive in North Macedonia in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases to 483, media outlet MIA is reporting, citing a government press release.
The current death toll is 17.
Here’s a wonderful photograph of neighbours in the UK social distance dancing together to keep fit during the pandemic.Here’s a wonderful photograph of neighbours in the UK social distance dancing together to keep fit during the pandemic.
Queen Elizabeth is set to call on Britons to show the same resolve as their forebears and approach the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic with good humour, in a rare address to the nation on Sunday.Queen Elizabeth is set to call on Britons to show the same resolve as their forebears and approach the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic with good humour, in a rare address to the nation on Sunday.
She will thank frontline healthcare workers and recognise the pain suffered by families. The address will be her fifth in 68 years on the throne.She will thank frontline healthcare workers and recognise the pain suffered by families. The address will be her fifth in 68 years on the throne.
“I hope in the years to come everyone will be able to take pride in how they responded to this challenge. And those who come after us will say that the Britons of this generation were as strong as any,” the 93-year-old monarch will say, according to extracts released by Buckingham Palace.“I hope in the years to come everyone will be able to take pride in how they responded to this challenge. And those who come after us will say that the Britons of this generation were as strong as any,” the 93-year-old monarch will say, according to extracts released by Buckingham Palace.
“That the attributes of self-discipline, of quiet good-humoured resolve and of fellow-feeling still characterise this country.”“That the attributes of self-discipline, of quiet good-humoured resolve and of fellow-feeling still characterise this country.”
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Ecuador has begun storing the bodies of those who have died from coronavirus in giant refrigerated containers, after hundreds of deaths in the city of Guayaquil, the epicentre of the country’s outbreaks, have filled up morgues and hospitals.Ecuador has begun storing the bodies of those who have died from coronavirus in giant refrigerated containers, after hundreds of deaths in the city of Guayaquil, the epicentre of the country’s outbreaks, have filled up morgues and hospitals.
The government has installed three containers, the largest about 12 meters (40 ft) long, at public hospitals to preserve bodies until graves were prepared, according to Guayaquil’s mayor, Cynthia Viteri.The government has installed three containers, the largest about 12 meters (40 ft) long, at public hospitals to preserve bodies until graves were prepared, according to Guayaquil’s mayor, Cynthia Viteri.
Ecuador’s death toll is currently at 318, one of the highest tolls in Latin America. President Lenin Moreno warned this week that the real figure was higher, as authorities were collecting more than 100 bodies a day, many from relatives’ homes, as a strict quarantine prevented them from being buried.Ecuador’s death toll is currently at 318, one of the highest tolls in Latin America. President Lenin Moreno warned this week that the real figure was higher, as authorities were collecting more than 100 bodies a day, many from relatives’ homes, as a strict quarantine prevented them from being buried.
Here is a brief summary of what Donald Trump said at his press briefing:Here is a brief summary of what Donald Trump said at his press briefing:
He has spoken to New York governor Andrew Cuomo and is working to get additional resources to the state to help with the coronavirus outbreak. “We have given the governor of New York more than anyone has been given in a long time”, and said Cuomo hasn’t been “gracious”. “I know he’s grateful he just can’t find the words to say it,” Trump added.He has spoken to New York governor Andrew Cuomo and is working to get additional resources to the state to help with the coronavirus outbreak. “We have given the governor of New York more than anyone has been given in a long time”, and said Cuomo hasn’t been “gracious”. “I know he’s grateful he just can’t find the words to say it,” Trump added.
The next two weeks will be the toughest and Americans must expect “a lot of death”.The next two weeks will be the toughest and Americans must expect “a lot of death”.
Thousands of soldiers and military personnel will be sent to support states. We’re going to be adding a tremendous amount of military to help,” Trump said in a daily briefing with reporters.He added that 1,000 military personnel are being sent to New York City, including military doctors and nurses.Thousands of soldiers and military personnel will be sent to support states. We’re going to be adding a tremendous amount of military to help,” Trump said in a daily briefing with reporters.He added that 1,000 military personnel are being sent to New York City, including military doctors and nurses.
He’s reiterated a familiar line about his intention to open up the US as soon as possible, saying that the “cure must not be worse than the problem.He’s reiterated a familiar line about his intention to open up the US as soon as possible, saying that the “cure must not be worse than the problem.
29 million doses of anti-malarial drugs will be put into a strategic national stockpile for coronavirus patients.29 million doses of anti-malarial drugs will be put into a strategic national stockpile for coronavirus patients.
Donald Trump is currently giving a press briefing on coronavirus. You can watch it live here, and I’ll post a summary afterwards.Donald Trump is currently giving a press briefing on coronavirus. You can watch it live here, and I’ll post a summary afterwards.
The two prisoner officers from Pentonville prison in London who have passed away after suffering from coronavirus symptoms (see 21.13) are the first prison officers to die from the virus in the UK, the Prison Officers’ Association has told the Guardian.The two prisoner officers from Pentonville prison in London who have passed away after suffering from coronavirus symptoms (see 21.13) are the first prison officers to die from the virus in the UK, the Prison Officers’ Association has told the Guardian.
Mark Fairhurst, National Chair of the POA, told the Guardian that 7,900 prison staff, including officers, support grade staff and governors, were self isolating, and a further 15 had confirmed cases of coronavirus.Mark Fairhurst, National Chair of the POA, told the Guardian that 7,900 prison staff, including officers, support grade staff and governors, were self isolating, and a further 15 had confirmed cases of coronavirus.
He also said that 90 prisoners had been confirmed as suffering from Covid-19, with another 1,200 prisoners self-isolating.He also said that 90 prisoners had been confirmed as suffering from Covid-19, with another 1,200 prisoners self-isolating.
Officials from around the world have warned that they expect restrictive lockdown conditions to continue for weeks longer.Officials from around the world have warned that they expect restrictive lockdown conditions to continue for weeks longer.
You can read more from my colleague Ashifa Kassam here:You can read more from my colleague Ashifa Kassam here:
Two staff members at a prison in London have died after suffering from symptoms of coronavirus, the Prison Officer’s Association has said.Two staff members at a prison in London have died after suffering from symptoms of coronavirus, the Prison Officer’s Association has said.
Bovil Peter and Patrick Beckford, believed to be in their 60s, were both support staff workers at the jail.Bovil Peter and Patrick Beckford, believed to be in their 60s, were both support staff workers at the jail.
POA national chairman Mark Fairhurst said: “My thoughts and prayers are with everybody involved with these tragic deaths - two at the same prison is very concerning.”POA national chairman Mark Fairhurst said: “My thoughts and prayers are with everybody involved with these tragic deaths - two at the same prison is very concerning.”
Mr Fairhurst said he did not know if either of the men had any underlying health conditions.Mr Fairhurst said he did not know if either of the men had any underlying health conditions.
He described Mr Peter as “an experienced member of staff” who was working at operational support grade at the prison, and “he died earlier this week due to Covid-19 symptoms”.He described Mr Peter as “an experienced member of staff” who was working at operational support grade at the prison, and “he died earlier this week due to Covid-19 symptoms”.
Mr Fairhurst added of Mr Peter’s death: “I just want to highlight the fact that this (Covid-19) puts us all at risk.Mr Fairhurst added of Mr Peter’s death: “I just want to highlight the fact that this (Covid-19) puts us all at risk.
“We are on the front line doing a commendable job on behalf of society and he will be sadly missed by all his colleagues. We wish the best for his family and friends.”“We are on the front line doing a commendable job on behalf of society and he will be sadly missed by all his colleagues. We wish the best for his family and friends.”
Albania reported 29 new cases on Saturday, their highest increase in a single day so far, bringing the total to 333.Albania reported 29 new cases on Saturday, their highest increase in a single day so far, bringing the total to 333.
The increase comes as Albania enters its third 40-hour lockdown, intended to halt the spread of coronavirus.The increase comes as Albania enters its third 40-hour lockdown, intended to halt the spread of coronavirus.
So far, there have been 18 deaths related to Covid-19.So far, there have been 18 deaths related to Covid-19.
In Peru, the government have ordered men and women to go out separately on alternate days, as part of their efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus.In Peru, the government have ordered men and women to go out separately on alternate days, as part of their efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus.
On Saturday, women were allowed out. Here are some photographs from Lima.On Saturday, women were allowed out. Here are some photographs from Lima.
The conspiracy theory that links 5G technology to the spread of coronavirus is “dangerous nonsense”, a British minister said at the government’s daily coronavirus briefing. The bizarre theory has led to phone masts around the UK being attacked.The conspiracy theory that links 5G technology to the spread of coronavirus is “dangerous nonsense”, a British minister said at the government’s daily coronavirus briefing. The bizarre theory has led to phone masts around the UK being attacked.
You can see Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove and medical director of the NHS, Stephen Powis, debunk the theory here:You can see Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove and medical director of the NHS, Stephen Powis, debunk the theory here:
Algeria will extend its curfew to limit the spread of coronavirus.Algeria will extend its curfew to limit the spread of coronavirus.
The curfew will last from 3pm to 7am in the capital of Algiers and eight other provinces, and from 7pm to 7am in the majority of others. The two provinces furthest south in the country currently have no confirmed cases of the virus, so will not be subject to the curfew.The curfew will last from 3pm to 7am in the capital of Algiers and eight other provinces, and from 7pm to 7am in the majority of others. The two provinces furthest south in the country currently have no confirmed cases of the virus, so will not be subject to the curfew.
Algeria has recorded 1,251 cases of coronavirus.Algeria has recorded 1,251 cases of coronavirus.
The president and ministers of Malawi will take a 10% salary cut and redirect the money towards combatting the spread of coronavirus, President Peter Mutharika has said.The president and ministers of Malawi will take a 10% salary cut and redirect the money towards combatting the spread of coronavirus, President Peter Mutharika has said.
The announcement came in a national address on state television, which also unveiled a number of measures to protect businesses, including tax breaks, reduction in fuel allowances and an increase in the risk allowances for health workers.The announcement came in a national address on state television, which also unveiled a number of measures to protect businesses, including tax breaks, reduction in fuel allowances and an increase in the risk allowances for health workers.
Donald Trump’s pick for a new watchdog to oversee the $2 trillion support package, issued to combat the economic fallout of coronavirus, is not independent enough, congressional Democrats have said.Donald Trump’s pick for a new watchdog to oversee the $2 trillion support package, issued to combat the economic fallout of coronavirus, is not independent enough, congressional Democrats have said.
Late on Friday, the White House announced that Trump would nominate Brian Miller, a special assistant to the president and senior associate counsel in the Office of White House Counsel, to the role of special inspector general for pandemic recovery.Late on Friday, the White House announced that Trump would nominate Brian Miller, a special assistant to the president and senior associate counsel in the Office of White House Counsel, to the role of special inspector general for pandemic recovery.
However, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement that the role must be “independent from politics” and that Miller’s appointment “clearly fails that”.However, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement that the role must be “independent from politics” and that Miller’s appointment “clearly fails that”.
Pelosi has also said she would form a bipartisan select committee on the coronavirus crisis to oversee the use of the $2 trillion approved by Congress to respond to the pandemic.Pelosi has also said she would form a bipartisan select committee on the coronavirus crisis to oversee the use of the $2 trillion approved by Congress to respond to the pandemic.
Senate Democrats, including Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and the top Democratic senator on the Senate Finance Committee, also criticised the move.Senate Democrats, including Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and the top Democratic senator on the Senate Finance Committee, also criticised the move.
Democratic senator Richard Blumenthal said in a post on Twitter that the appointment was akin to putting a “fox in charge of the henhouse.”Democratic senator Richard Blumenthal said in a post on Twitter that the appointment was akin to putting a “fox in charge of the henhouse.”
The new watchdog position, which comes with a $25m budget, was created to “conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of the making, purchase, management, and sale of loans, loan guarantees, and other investments” by Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin.The new watchdog position, which comes with a $25m budget, was created to “conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of the making, purchase, management, and sale of loans, loan guarantees, and other investments” by Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin.
After the news broke earlier that New York is to receive 1,000 ventilators from China, my colleague Jessica Glenza in the US takes a deeper look at the donation and the situation in the state:After the news broke earlier that New York is to receive 1,000 ventilators from China, my colleague Jessica Glenza in the US takes a deeper look at the donation and the situation in the state:
New York City authorities must better protect corrections officers at Rikers Island jail, a judge has ruled.New York City authorities must better protect corrections officers at Rikers Island jail, a judge has ruled.
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.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.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.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.”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.”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.”