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Italy, India, Saudi Arabia, Puerto Rico extend lockdown; Britain pledges £200m to WHO; partner of Julian Assange calls for prison releaseItaly, India, Saudi Arabia, Puerto Rico extend lockdown; Britain pledges £200m to WHO; partner of Julian Assange calls for prison release
Here is a roundup of the latest developments around the world.
The global death toll has passed 110,000, reaching 110,892, according to the John Hopkins University tracker. The number of confirmed cases has passed 1.8m.
Singapore has announced 233 new infections, bringing the total number to 2,532.
Thousands of displaced Syrians have begun returning to Idlib, some driven by fear of the spread of the coronavirus to camps by the Turkish border.
Italy’s death toll has continued to slow, reporting 431 deaths - the lowest daily rise since 19 March.
Spain’s daily death toll has risen after falling for three days in a row, with 619 new deaths registered in the last 24 hours compared to 510 the day before.
New York’s death toll has slowed, with governor Andrew Cuomo announcing there have been 758 deaths in the state in the last day, down from 783 the day before.
The UK’s death toll has passed 10,000, as the government confirms that the total number of deaths from coronavirus in UK hospitals has reached 10,612.
The Netherlands has passed 25,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, while the number of deaths has risen by 94 to 2,737.
Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital. He thanked the NHS for “saving [his] life” after leaving St Thomas’ hospital in south London where he had been hospitalised for a week.
Italy has ordered 149 migrants onboard a rescue ship off its coast to be quarantined and tested for the coronavirus before they can disembark.
Singapore has registered 233 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections to 2,532.Singapore has registered 233 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections to 2,532.
Thousands of displaced Syrians have begun returning to their homes in war-torn Idlib province, some driven by fear of the spread of the coronavirus in camps by the Turkish border.Thousands of displaced Syrians have begun returning to their homes in war-torn Idlib province, some driven by fear of the spread of the coronavirus in camps by the Turkish border.
Reuters reports that about one million Syrians fled Idlib and the surrounding countryside in northwest Syria this past year after Russian-backed government forces escalated a campaign to retake the last rebel stronghold. Fighting has calmed since a ceasefire was agreed in March. Reuters reports that about 1 million Syrians fled Idlib and the surrounding countryside in northwest Syria this past year after Russian-backed government forces escalated a campaign to retake the last rebel stronghold. Fighting has calmed since a ceasefire was agreed in March.
While Syria’s northwest does not yet have a confirmed case of coronavirus, doctors fear the area’s ravaged medical infrastructure and crowded camps would rapidly turn any outbreak into a humanitarian disaster. While Syria’s north-west does not yet have a confirmed case of coronavirus, doctors fear the area’s ravaged medical infrastructure and crowded camps would rapidly turn any outbreak into a humanitarian disaster.
As the tentative peace holds, displaced Syrians are faced with a grim choice: remain in overflowing camps where an outbreak could be deadly, or return home at risk of getting caught in renewed fighting.As the tentative peace holds, displaced Syrians are faced with a grim choice: remain in overflowing camps where an outbreak could be deadly, or return home at risk of getting caught in renewed fighting.
“Our lives go from danger to danger as we flee from bombing, the regime, and conflict, to overcrowding and coronavirus,” Abu Abdo, 45, told the news agency.“Our lives go from danger to danger as we flee from bombing, the regime, and conflict, to overcrowding and coronavirus,” Abu Abdo, 45, told the news agency.
The number of fatalities from coronavirus in Italy rose by 431 on Sunday, the lowest daily rise since 19 March.The number of fatalities from coronavirus in Italy rose by 431 on Sunday, the lowest daily rise since 19 March.
The civil protection authority said 102,253 people are currently infected with the virus, 1,984 more than on Saturday (2%). The curve for infections has been flattening over the past week or so, and Walter Ricciardi, the scientific adviser to the Italian government on the coronavirus outbreak, told the Guardian last week that the plateau could continue for 20-25 days before there is a definitive decrease.The civil protection authority said 102,253 people are currently infected with the virus, 1,984 more than on Saturday (2%). The curve for infections has been flattening over the past week or so, and Walter Ricciardi, the scientific adviser to the Italian government on the coronavirus outbreak, told the Guardian last week that the plateau could continue for 20-25 days before there is a definitive decrease.
To date, there have been 156,363 cases of coronavirus in Italy, including 19,899 victims and 34,211 survivors.To date, there have been 156,363 cases of coronavirus in Italy, including 19,899 victims and 34,211 survivors.
Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, has warned that the country is “far from victory” in its fight against the coronavirus as the country’s death toll rose again after falling for three days in a row.Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, has warned that the country is “far from victory” in its fight against the coronavirus as the country’s death toll rose again after falling for three days in a row.
The country registered 619 new deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 16,972, the health ministry said, the highest in the world after the US and Italy. The toll was 510 on Saturday, the lowest since 23 March, according to AFP.The country registered 619 new deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 16,972, the health ministry said, the highest in the world after the US and Italy. The toll was 510 on Saturday, the lowest since 23 March, according to AFP.
Conversely, the number of new infections continued to slow, rising by 4,167 to 166,019, a smaller increase than was recorded on Saturday.Conversely, the number of new infections continued to slow, rising by 4,167 to 166,019, a smaller increase than was recorded on Saturday.
Although health chiefs say the pandemic has peaked, they have urged citizens to strictly follow the national lockdown which began on 14 March.Although health chiefs say the pandemic has peaked, they have urged citizens to strictly follow the national lockdown which began on 14 March.
“We are still far from victory, from the moment when he will recover normality in our lives,” Sanchez said during a televised address.“We are still far from victory, from the moment when he will recover normality in our lives,” Sanchez said during a televised address.
“We are all keen to go back out on the streets … but out desire is even greater to win the war and prevent a relapse,” he added.“We are all keen to go back out on the streets … but out desire is even greater to win the war and prevent a relapse,” he added.
To follow New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily coronavirus briefing, head over to our US live blog.To follow New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily coronavirus briefing, head over to our US live blog.
The governor reports there were 758 deaths in the last day, down from 783 the day before.The governor reports there were 758 deaths in the last day, down from 783 the day before.
A total of 9,385 people have died from Covid-19 across the state since the start of the outbreak, and the total number of hospitalisations is at about 18,700.A total of 9,385 people have died from Covid-19 across the state since the start of the outbreak, and the total number of hospitalisations is at about 18,700.
The WHO’s director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has tweeted his support for health services and congratulated Boris Johnson on his recovery after he was discharged from hospital.The WHO’s director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has tweeted his support for health services and congratulated Boris Johnson on his recovery after he was discharged from hospital.
Meanwhile in India, ten tourists have been forced to write ‘sorry’ 500 times after breaching the country’s lockdown.Meanwhile in India, ten tourists have been forced to write ‘sorry’ 500 times after breaching the country’s lockdown.
AFP reports that the travellers - from Israel, Mexico, Australia and Austria - were caught taking a walk in Rishikesh, flouting the rule that allows people to leave their homes only for essential services like buying groceries and medicine.AFP reports that the travellers - from Israel, Mexico, Australia and Austria - were caught taking a walk in Rishikesh, flouting the rule that allows people to leave their homes only for essential services like buying groceries and medicine.
Over 700 foreign tourists from the US, Australia, Mexico and Israel staying in the area had disobeyed the lockdown rules, a local police officer said, adding the unusual punishment was handed out to teach them a lesson.Over 700 foreign tourists from the US, Australia, Mexico and Israel staying in the area had disobeyed the lockdown rules, a local police officer said, adding the unusual punishment was handed out to teach them a lesson.
Police said they would direct hotels in the area to allow foreign guests to step out only if accompanied by local helpers, with establishments that do not follow the order facing the threat of legal action.Police said they would direct hotels in the area to allow foreign guests to step out only if accompanied by local helpers, with establishments that do not follow the order facing the threat of legal action.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to extend the nationwide lockdown that was originally meant to end on Tuesday, for another two weeks.India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to extend the nationwide lockdown that was originally meant to end on Tuesday, for another two weeks.
To follow Downing Street’s daily coronavirus briefing as the UK’s death toll passes 10,000, head over to our UK live blog.To follow Downing Street’s daily coronavirus briefing as the UK’s death toll passes 10,000, head over to our UK live blog.
Hello, this is Clea Skopeliti in London taking over the blog from my colleague Josh Halliday in Manchester.Hello, this is Clea Skopeliti in London taking over the blog from my colleague Josh Halliday in Manchester.
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Saudi Arabia has extended a nationwide curfew until further notice due to the coronavirus, the interior ministry said on Sunday.Saudi Arabia has extended a nationwide curfew until further notice due to the coronavirus, the interior ministry said on Sunday.
The kingdom recorded more than 300 new infections on each of the last five days, according to Reuters news agency, reaching a total of 4,462 cases and 59 deaths. Its tally is the highest among the six Gulf Arab states.The kingdom recorded more than 300 new infections on each of the last five days, according to Reuters news agency, reaching a total of 4,462 cases and 59 deaths. Its tally is the highest among the six Gulf Arab states.
Saudi Arabia placed its capital Riyadh and other big cities under a 24-hour curfew last week, locking down much of the population. Residents are allowed to leave their houses only for essential needs inside their residential area. Elsewhere, the curfew which began on March 23 runs from 3pm to 6am.Saudi Arabia has halted international flights, suspended the year-round umrah pilgrimage, and closed most public places. Elsewhere in the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates warned of possible action against countries refusing to allow migrant workers to be repatriated.Saudi Arabia placed its capital Riyadh and other big cities under a 24-hour curfew last week, locking down much of the population. Residents are allowed to leave their houses only for essential needs inside their residential area. Elsewhere, the curfew which began on March 23 runs from 3pm to 6am.Saudi Arabia has halted international flights, suspended the year-round umrah pilgrimage, and closed most public places. Elsewhere in the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates warned of possible action against countries refusing to allow migrant workers to be repatriated.
The total number of deaths from coronavirus in UK hospitals has reached 10,612, the UK government has confirmed.The total number of deaths from coronavirus in UK hospitals has reached 10,612, the UK government has confirmed.
The grim milestone was passed after a daily rise of 737 fatalities was recorded in the 24 hours to 5pm on 11 April. The daily rise has slowed from 917 on Saturday but it remains to be seen whether this is a flattening of the curve, meaning the UK has reached its peak, or whether a delay in reporting cases over the Easter weekend is a factor.The grim milestone was passed after a daily rise of 737 fatalities was recorded in the 24 hours to 5pm on 11 April. The daily rise has slowed from 917 on Saturday but it remains to be seen whether this is a flattening of the curve, meaning the UK has reached its peak, or whether a delay in reporting cases over the Easter weekend is a factor.
The UK has recorded the fifth highest number of deaths in the world – behind the US, Italy, Spain and France – and is the sixth-worst affected country per 100,000 of the population.The UK has recorded the fifth highest number of deaths in the world – behind the US, Italy, Spain and France – and is the sixth-worst affected country per 100,000 of the population.
The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, has posted a video message thanking the nurses and doctors of the National Health Service for “saving my life”.The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, has posted a video message thanking the nurses and doctors of the National Health Service for “saving my life”.
Johnson was discharged from St Thomas’ hospital in south London on Sunday, three days after leaving the intensive care unit where he was treated for Covid-19.Johnson was discharged from St Thomas’ hospital in south London on Sunday, three days after leaving the intensive care unit where he was treated for Covid-19.
Readers have been in touch to ask for more reporting on per capita death rates of countries.Readers have been in touch to ask for more reporting on per capita death rates of countries.
Comparing statistics between countries is fraught with difficulty, not least because each one is at a different stage of the pandemic and every nation has unique characteristics (the number and usage of mass transit systems, for example, or the average age of the population – not to mention the varied forms of lockdown in place around the world).Comparing statistics between countries is fraught with difficulty, not least because each one is at a different stage of the pandemic and every nation has unique characteristics (the number and usage of mass transit systems, for example, or the average age of the population – not to mention the varied forms of lockdown in place around the world).
The John Hopkins University, whose online dashboard is the go-to place for data on the pandemic, has published the below chart showing the mortality rate per 100,000 people for the 10 countries that are – by this measure – the worst-affected by coronavirus.The John Hopkins University, whose online dashboard is the go-to place for data on the pandemic, has published the below chart showing the mortality rate per 100,000 people for the 10 countries that are – by this measure – the worst-affected by coronavirus.
It shows that Spain has recorded the most deaths per 100,000 people – at 35.5 – closely followed by Italy and Belgium.It shows that Spain has recorded the most deaths per 100,000 people – at 35.5 – closely followed by Italy and Belgium.
The US, which has the highest total number of deaths, is seventh in the world when the huge size of its population is factored in. The UK is in sixth place, with 14.9 deaths per 100,000 people.The US, which has the highest total number of deaths, is seventh in the world when the huge size of its population is factored in. The UK is in sixth place, with 14.9 deaths per 100,000 people.
The number of people who have died from coronavirus around the world has reached 110,042, according to the John Hopkins University tracker. The number of confirmed cases is approaching 1.8m.The number of people who have died from coronavirus around the world has reached 110,042, according to the John Hopkins University tracker. The number of confirmed cases is approaching 1.8m.
Almost one in five (17.7%) of global deaths from the pandemic are in Italy, with nearly the same proportion in the US (17.1%).Almost one in five (17.7%) of global deaths from the pandemic are in Italy, with nearly the same proportion in the US (17.1%).
The UK’s death toll passed 10,000 on Sunday. While the official total will be confirmed later, the combined figures from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland make it clear that the tally will take the UK past 10,000 deaths.The UK’s death toll passed 10,000 on Sunday. While the official total will be confirmed later, the combined figures from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland make it clear that the tally will take the UK past 10,000 deaths.