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Coronavirus live news: US overtakes Italy as country with world's highest death toll Coronavirus live news: US overtakes Italy as country with world's highest death toll
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Italy and India extend lockdown, while IHME revises down forecast for number of deaths in the UKItaly and India extend lockdown, while IHME revises down forecast for number of deaths in the UK
In case you missed it, this is a great interactive piece looking at the fall in air pollution in big cities around the world.
A British nurse has died whilst self isolating at home, the NHS has confirmed.A British nurse has died whilst self isolating at home, the NHS has confirmed.
Julie Omar was a highly experienced trauma and orthopaedics nurse who had most recently been working as a sister on Ward 14 at Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital, the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said.Julie Omar was a highly experienced trauma and orthopaedics nurse who had most recently been working as a sister on Ward 14 at Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital, the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said.
In a message to colleagues, Trust chief executive Matthew Hopkins said the 52-year-old would be known to many staff at its Worcester site from her time with the trauma team there.In a message to colleagues, Trust chief executive Matthew Hopkins said the 52-year-old would be known to many staff at its Worcester site from her time with the trauma team there.
Mr Hopkins’ message read: “It is with great sorrow that I have to share with you the sad news that a much-loved member of our nursing team - Julie Omar - has died.Mr Hopkins’ message read: “It is with great sorrow that I have to share with you the sad news that a much-loved member of our nursing team - Julie Omar - has died.
“Julie, who was just 52, had been self-isolating at home after developing symptoms of Covid-19, but sadly her condition deteriorated and she died at home yesterday (Friday) morning.“Julie, who was just 52, had been self-isolating at home after developing symptoms of Covid-19, but sadly her condition deteriorated and she died at home yesterday (Friday) morning.
“She leaves a husband and a grown-up daughter.“We have been asked by her family not to share any more details at this stage and we will of course respect those wishes.”“She leaves a husband and a grown-up daughter.“We have been asked by her family not to share any more details at this stage and we will of course respect those wishes.”
This photograph shows a deserted Rome. The area around the Coliseum, normally a tourist hotspot bursting with people, is almost empty.This photograph shows a deserted Rome. The area around the Coliseum, normally a tourist hotspot bursting with people, is almost empty.
The husband of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has shared a photograph of her attempting to cut her own hair. A very human insight into life in the highest echelons of Scottish politics!The husband of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has shared a photograph of her attempting to cut her own hair. A very human insight into life in the highest echelons of Scottish politics!
Polish politician Jarosław Kaczyński was apparently allowed to visit the grave of his mother despite the cemetery being closed to the public, Polish news organisation Fakt24 are reporting.Polish politician Jarosław Kaczyński was apparently allowed to visit the grave of his mother despite the cemetery being closed to the public, Polish news organisation Fakt24 are reporting.
Despite the government banning the visiting of graves, and signs on the cemetery announcing its closure, photographs appear to show that Kaczyński travelled in a limousine with his entourage to visit the grave in Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw yesterday.Despite the government banning the visiting of graves, and signs on the cemetery announcing its closure, photographs appear to show that Kaczyński travelled in a limousine with his entourage to visit the grave in Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw yesterday.
The linked article is in Polish, but the page should have an option to translate into English.The linked article is in Polish, but the page should have an option to translate into English.
Queen Elizabeth has told Britons that “coronavirus will not overcome” the nation, in her Easter audio address.Queen Elizabeth has told Britons that “coronavirus will not overcome” the nation, in her Easter audio address.
The 93-year-old monarch, who is the symbolic head of the Church of England, also stated that “Easter isn’t cancelled” in her first ever address to mark the Christian holy day.The 93-year-old monarch, who is the symbolic head of the Church of England, also stated that “Easter isn’t cancelled” in her first ever address to mark the Christian holy day.
She has said that the “new hope and fresh purpose” of Easter is more applicable now than ever.She has said that the “new hope and fresh purpose” of Easter is more applicable now than ever.
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Thanks to all those getting in touch. Just a reminder that if you want to share something that might be of interest, you can drop me a tweet @mollyblackall.Thanks to all those getting in touch. Just a reminder that if you want to share something that might be of interest, you can drop me a tweet @mollyblackall.
I’m keen to share some powerful photojournalism from around the world with you.I’m keen to share some powerful photojournalism from around the world with you.
The latest figures for France have just been released by the health ministry. They are as follows:The latest figures for France have just been released by the health ministry. They are as follows:
There are now 93,790 confirmed cases of coronavirus in France.There are now 93,790 confirmed cases of coronavirus in France.
The number of deaths in hospital increased on Saturday to 8,943, up by 353 from the day before.The number of deaths in hospital increased on Saturday to 8,943, up by 353 from the day before.
The total number of coronavirus deaths now stands at 13,832.The total number of coronavirus deaths now stands at 13,832.
The number of people in intensive care fell to 6,883, from 7,004.The number of people in intensive care fell to 6,883, from 7,004.
Earlier we were told that the number of patients in intensive care had risen by 255 to 6,883, but have just received a correction from the Ministry to say they gave the incorrect figure - it fell to 6,883. Sorry for any confusion!Earlier we were told that the number of patients in intensive care had risen by 255 to 6,883, but have just received a correction from the Ministry to say they gave the incorrect figure - it fell to 6,883. Sorry for any confusion!
New Jersey governor Murphy has signed an executive order directing public and private transport to cut their capacity to 50%, to reduce the spread of coronavirus.New Jersey governor Murphy has signed an executive order directing public and private transport to cut their capacity to 50%, to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
I’ll update you as I find out more about what this means.I’ll update you as I find out more about what this means.
A World Health Organization official has urged Belarus to impose new measures to contain coronavirus, as the country enters “a new phase” of the virus.A World Health Organization official has urged Belarus to impose new measures to contain coronavirus, as the country enters “a new phase” of the virus.
President Alexander Lukashenko has been downplaying the need for restrictive measures, like social distancing, to stem the spread of the virus.President Alexander Lukashenko has been downplaying the need for restrictive measures, like social distancing, to stem the spread of the virus.
In recent weeks, he has said that drinking vodka, driving tractors and bathing in a sauna could help fight it, and has been shown playing ice hockey matches and embracing other players. The country has continued to stage professional football games.In recent weeks, he has said that drinking vodka, driving tractors and bathing in a sauna could help fight it, and has been shown playing ice hockey matches and embracing other players. The country has continued to stage professional football games.
Patrick O’Connor, who led a WHO delegation in a visit to Belarus this week, said the country had implemented containment measures to detect patients with COVID-19 but that the virus had begun spreading through communities in the capital Minsk and in other parts of the country.Patrick O’Connor, who led a WHO delegation in a visit to Belarus this week, said the country had implemented containment measures to detect patients with COVID-19 but that the virus had begun spreading through communities in the capital Minsk and in other parts of the country.
Belarus has so far recorded 2,226 cases and 23 coronavirus-related deaths.Belarus has so far recorded 2,226 cases and 23 coronavirus-related deaths.
“Belarus is entering a new phase in the evolution of the outbreak,” he told a news conference in Minsk.“Belarus is entering a new phase in the evolution of the outbreak,” he told a news conference in Minsk.
“We are seeing community transmission occurring... This situation is concerning and warrants new measures to be put into place.”“We are seeing community transmission occurring... This situation is concerning and warrants new measures to be put into place.”
He said the WHO recommended that Belarus “introduce community-wide measures to increase physical distancing”, and continue with isolation measures, testing and tracing the contacts of coronavirus patients.He said the WHO recommended that Belarus “introduce community-wide measures to increase physical distancing”, and continue with isolation measures, testing and tracing the contacts of coronavirus patients.
There are now 58,151 cases in New Jersey, governor Murphy has said, an increase of 3,599 from the day before.There are now 58,151 cases in New Jersey, governor Murphy has said, an increase of 3,599 from the day before.
The death toll has increased by 251 from a day earlier, taking the total number of deaths to 2,183.The death toll has increased by 251 from a day earlier, taking the total number of deaths to 2,183.
Governor Murphy said there are currently 7,618 people in hospital, 1,746 in intensive care and 1,650 on ventilators.Governor Murphy said there are currently 7,618 people in hospital, 1,746 in intensive care and 1,650 on ventilators.
The death toll in Turkey has reached 1,101.The death toll in Turkey has reached 1,101.
The number of casualties of coronavirus rose by 95 on Saturday, with 5,138 new cases confirmed, the Health Minister has said.The number of casualties of coronavirus rose by 95 on Saturday, with 5,138 new cases confirmed, the Health Minister has said.
The Kremlin said that the “huge influx” of coronavirus patients was beginning to put a strain on Moscow’s hospitals.The Kremlin said that the “huge influx” of coronavirus patients was beginning to put a strain on Moscow’s hospitals.
Moscow and other regions have been in lockdown for almost two weeks, but the hospitals in the capital are still being stretched.Moscow and other regions have been in lockdown for almost two weeks, but the hospitals in the capital are still being stretched.
The situation in both Moscow and St. Petersburg, but mostly in Moscow, is quite tense because the number of sick people is growing,” Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview on state television, Russian news agencies reported.The situation in both Moscow and St. Petersburg, but mostly in Moscow, is quite tense because the number of sick people is growing,” Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview on state television, Russian news agencies reported.
“There is a huge influx of patients. We are seeing hospitals in Moscow working extremely intensely, in heroic, emergency mode.”“There is a huge influx of patients. We are seeing hospitals in Moscow working extremely intensely, in heroic, emergency mode.”
A reporter with news agency Reuters said that they saw dozens of ambulances queuing outside a hospital dealing with coronavirus. One driver said he had been waiting for 15 hours to drop off a patient with suspected coronavirus.A reporter with news agency Reuters said that they saw dozens of ambulances queuing outside a hospital dealing with coronavirus. One driver said he had been waiting for 15 hours to drop off a patient with suspected coronavirus.
Russia has reported 13,584 cases of the virus, and the authorities said on Saturday that 12 new coronavirus-related deaths in the last day had pushed the casualty toll to 106.Russia has reported 13,584 cases of the virus, and the authorities said on Saturday that 12 new coronavirus-related deaths in the last day had pushed the casualty toll to 106.
Here’s a summary of the key points from today’s press conference with New York governor Andrew Cuomo:Here’s a summary of the key points from today’s press conference with New York governor Andrew Cuomo:
The state recorded a further 783 deaths from coronavirus on Friday, taking the total death toll to 8,627.The state recorded a further 783 deaths from coronavirus on Friday, taking the total death toll to 8,627.
Hospitalisations and intensive care admissions in the state are continuing to decline.Hospitalisations and intensive care admissions in the state are continuing to decline.
Cuomo said he knows that everyone wants to get out of the house, but “the worst thing that can happen is we make a misstep and we let our emotions get ahead of our logic” and cause a second wave of coronavirus infections.Cuomo said he knows that everyone wants to get out of the house, but “the worst thing that can happen is we make a misstep and we let our emotions get ahead of our logic” and cause a second wave of coronavirus infections.
Cuomo said that not going to Church and not celebrating Easter “is different and hard” but that it is the same message whether you do it from home or on television, and that that message is “more profound” than ever.Cuomo said that not going to Church and not celebrating Easter “is different and hard” but that it is the same message whether you do it from home or on television, and that that message is “more profound” than ever.
Earlier, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said public schools will remain closed for the rest of the year. Cuomo said he understands this position, but says there has been no decision on the reopening of schools in the wider state.Earlier, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said public schools will remain closed for the rest of the year. Cuomo said he understands this position, but says there has been no decision on the reopening of schools in the wider state.
No decision has been made on when businesses will reopen in the wider state, despite de Blasio saying they might open in May in New York City.No decision has been made on when businesses will reopen in the wider state, despite de Blasio saying they might open in May in New York City.
The number in the deaths in the US has overtaken Italy, according to figures from Reuters, surpassing 19,600 on Saturday.The number in the deaths in the US has overtaken Italy, according to figures from Reuters, surpassing 19,600 on Saturday.
Italy has the second highest number of deaths, and Spain third. It’s important to note the US has five times the population of Italy and nearly seven times the population of Spain.Italy has the second highest number of deaths, and Spain third. It’s important to note the US has five times the population of Italy and nearly seven times the population of Spain.
The US has seen its highest death tolls to date in the epidemic, with roughly 2,000 deaths a day reported for the last four days in a row.The US has seen its highest death tolls to date in the epidemic, with roughly 2,000 deaths a day reported for the last four days in a row.
Here is the latest update on coronavirus in Italy, from my colleague Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo, who has been at the government’s press briefing.Here is the latest update on coronavirus in Italy, from my colleague Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo, who has been at the government’s press briefing.
Italy registered 619 more deaths from Covid-19 on Saturday – 49 more than Friday. In total, 18,849 people have now died with the coronavirus here.Italy registered 619 more deaths from Covid-19 on Saturday – 49 more than Friday. In total, 18,849 people have now died with the coronavirus here.
The Civil Protection said 100.269 are currently infected with a daily increase of 1996 cases - 11 more than yesterday (+1,4%).The Civil Protection said 100.269 are currently infected with a daily increase of 1996 cases - 11 more than yesterday (+1,4%).
Some 2.079 have recovered in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number to 32.534.Some 2.079 have recovered in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number to 32.534.
The Civil Protection said the overall total of cases in Italy, including the deceased, the currently infected and those who have recovered, is now 152.271, up 4,694 on Saturday (+3,2% compared to Friday).The Civil Protection said the overall total of cases in Italy, including the deceased, the currently infected and those who have recovered, is now 152.271, up 4,694 on Saturday (+3,2% compared to Friday).
On Friday, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the third extension of Italy’s lockdown until 3 May, as the country is struggling to pull its economy through the coronavirus crisis.On Friday, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the third extension of Italy’s lockdown until 3 May, as the country is struggling to pull its economy through the coronavirus crisis.
On Thursday, a messy compromise to unlock €500bn (£438bn) of EU support for countries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic has been struck after Conte warned that the existence of the bloc was at stake.On Thursday, a messy compromise to unlock €500bn (£438bn) of EU support for countries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic has been struck after Conte warned that the existence of the bloc was at stake.
Italy’s PM said described the compromise reached by the Eurogroup as “a step forward, but not sufficient”.Italy’s PM said described the compromise reached by the Eurogroup as “a step forward, but not sufficient”.
Conte said his government had not given up on its drive for the European Union to issue Eurobonds to finance a common response to the economic crisis caused by outbreak.Conte said his government had not given up on its drive for the European Union to issue Eurobonds to finance a common response to the economic crisis caused by outbreak.
The Italian interior ministry issued a warning, on Saturday, about the risk that extremist groups may take advantage of the coronavirus emergency to carry out acts of revolt in the country.The Italian interior ministry issued a warning, on Saturday, about the risk that extremist groups may take advantage of the coronavirus emergency to carry out acts of revolt in the country.
In a directive sent to the prefects, the interior minister, Luciana Lamorgese, asked the police to intensify the checks, due to “serious tensions’’ and the risk of ‘’riots by groups of extremists’’.In a directive sent to the prefects, the interior minister, Luciana Lamorgese, asked the police to intensify the checks, due to “serious tensions’’ and the risk of ‘’riots by groups of extremists’’.
Since the beginning of the crisis, numerous warnings have been issued by the authorities concerning the risk that criminal groups could take advantage of the crisis.Since the beginning of the crisis, numerous warnings have been issued by the authorities concerning the risk that criminal groups could take advantage of the crisis.