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China reports highest daily cases in over five weeks: WHO official warns Covid-19 will ‘stalk’ human race; New York deaths slowChina reports highest daily cases in over five weeks: WHO official warns Covid-19 will ‘stalk’ human race; New York deaths slow
Iran’s death toll from the new coronavirus has risen to 4,585, with 111 deaths overnight, a health ministry official said, adding the total number of infected cases had reached 73,303 in the most-affected Middle Eastern country. “Fortunately 45,983 of those infected with the virus have recovered ... There were 1,617 new infected cases in the past 24 hours,” tweeted Alireza Vahabzadeh, an adviser to Iran’s health minister. Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur told state TV that 3,877 of those infected with the new coronavirus were in critical condition.
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Indonesia on Monday announced 316 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 4,557, according to data provided by a health ministry official, Achmad Yurianto. Yurianto said there were also 26 new coronavirus-related deaths, taking the total number of fatalities to 399.Indonesia on Monday announced 316 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 4,557, according to data provided by a health ministry official, Achmad Yurianto. Yurianto said there were also 26 new coronavirus-related deaths, taking the total number of fatalities to 399.
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South Korean firms will make their first shipment of coronavirus tests to the United States this week after a request by US President Donald Trump, Yonhap news agency has reported.South Korean firms will make their first shipment of coronavirus tests to the United States this week after a request by US President Donald Trump, Yonhap news agency has reported.
The US has more confirmed Covid-19 cases than anywhere else in the world and also has the highest toll, with more than 22,000 deaths.The US has more confirmed Covid-19 cases than anywhere else in the world and also has the highest toll, with more than 22,000 deaths.
In contrast South Korea was once the hardest-hit country outside China, but appears to have brought its outbreak under control with a huge “trace, test and treat” strategy.In contrast South Korea was once the hardest-hit country outside China, but appears to have brought its outbreak under control with a huge “trace, test and treat” strategy.
It has tested more than half a million people in a process free to anyone referred by doctors or those who have links to a confirmed case.It has tested more than half a million people in a process free to anyone referred by doctors or those who have links to a confirmed case.
Japan’s government said on Monday it saw no reason at the moment to extend its state of emergency beyond Tokyo and a handful of other cities around the country. “So far we have not been informed of any expert evidence suggesting that the state of emergency should be extended to Hokkaido or other regions,” chief government spokesman Yoshihide Suga told reporters at a briefing. The central government declared a state of emergency last week, giving legal authority to governors in Tokyo and six other potential virus hotspot prefectures to ask people to stay home and businesses to close, although there are no penalties for non-compliance.Japan’s government said on Monday it saw no reason at the moment to extend its state of emergency beyond Tokyo and a handful of other cities around the country. “So far we have not been informed of any expert evidence suggesting that the state of emergency should be extended to Hokkaido or other regions,” chief government spokesman Yoshihide Suga told reporters at a briefing. The central government declared a state of emergency last week, giving legal authority to governors in Tokyo and six other potential virus hotspot prefectures to ask people to stay home and businesses to close, although there are no penalties for non-compliance.
Britain’s finance minister has told colleagues the economy could shrink by up to 30% this quarter because of the coronavirus lockdown, the Times reported, as the soaring death toll gave little hope restrictions would soon be lifted.Britain’s finance minister has told colleagues the economy could shrink by up to 30% this quarter because of the coronavirus lockdown, the Times reported, as the soaring death toll gave little hope restrictions would soon be lifted.
The number of Covid-19 deaths in hospitals across the United Kingdom has passed 10,000 and a senior scientific adviser to the government has said the country risked becoming the worst-hit in Europe. The government has had to defend its response to the outbreak, with complaints of insufficient testing, a dearth of protective kit for medics and questions about whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson was too slow to impose a lockdown. Johnson was starting his convalescence from the disease at his country residence on Monday after leaving hospital the previous day, with no clarity on when he would return to work.The number of Covid-19 deaths in hospitals across the United Kingdom has passed 10,000 and a senior scientific adviser to the government has said the country risked becoming the worst-hit in Europe. The government has had to defend its response to the outbreak, with complaints of insufficient testing, a dearth of protective kit for medics and questions about whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson was too slow to impose a lockdown. Johnson was starting his convalescence from the disease at his country residence on Monday after leaving hospital the previous day, with no clarity on when he would return to work.
The Times newspaper reported that Rishi Sunak, the finance minister, had discussed with colleagues the possibility that gross domestic product would shrink by 25 to 30% between April and June. A Treasury spokesman declined to comment on the report. Citing unnamed ministers, the Times reported that Sunak and others were pushing for social distancing measures to be relaxed for the sake of the economy, while others were resisting because of the risk of exacerbating the coronavirus outbreak. A review of the current measures, which have been in place since 23 March, is scheduled to take place this week. The government is widely expected to extend them.The Times newspaper reported that Rishi Sunak, the finance minister, had discussed with colleagues the possibility that gross domestic product would shrink by 25 to 30% between April and June. A Treasury spokesman declined to comment on the report. Citing unnamed ministers, the Times reported that Sunak and others were pushing for social distancing measures to be relaxed for the sake of the economy, while others were resisting because of the risk of exacerbating the coronavirus outbreak. A review of the current measures, which have been in place since 23 March, is scheduled to take place this week. The government is widely expected to extend them.
Turkey, one of the countries with the fasting rising number of Covid-19 cases in the world, has emerged from a 48-hour total lockdown over the weekend with lessons to be learned over the handling of the crisis.Turkey, one of the countries with the fasting rising number of Covid-19 cases in the world, has emerged from a 48-hour total lockdown over the weekend with lessons to be learned over the handling of the crisis.
Interior minister Süleyman Soylu dramatically resigned on Sunday night over the bungled announcement of the weekend lockdown across 31 Turkish cities.Interior minister Süleyman Soylu dramatically resigned on Sunday night over the bungled announcement of the weekend lockdown across 31 Turkish cities.
The government said on Friday at 10.30pm that a 48-hour-long total lockdown would go into effect at midnight, causing panic across the country as people rushed to shops and bakeries to stock up before the curfew. Istanbul – home to 16 million people – saw a particular surge in panic buying and snarled traffic as people made late night trips to check on loved ones.The government said on Friday at 10.30pm that a 48-hour-long total lockdown would go into effect at midnight, causing panic across the country as people rushed to shops and bakeries to stock up before the curfew. Istanbul – home to 16 million people – saw a particular surge in panic buying and snarled traffic as people made late night trips to check on loved ones.
Political resignations are rare in Turkey, where the ruling Justice and Development (AKP) party rarely bends to criticism or admits mistakes. The last time a minister stepped down was in 2013.Political resignations are rare in Turkey, where the ruling Justice and Development (AKP) party rarely bends to criticism or admits mistakes. The last time a minister stepped down was in 2013.
Soylu’s resignation, however, was not accepted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, leading to speculation over whether the president knew in advance of his interior minister’s intentions or was taken by surprise in a new round of Turkish palace intrigue.Soylu’s resignation, however, was not accepted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, leading to speculation over whether the president knew in advance of his interior minister’s intentions or was taken by surprise in a new round of Turkish palace intrigue.
Soylu is viewed by some as a potential successor to Erdoğan and a rival of the president’s son-in-law, finance minister Berat Albayrak.Soylu is viewed by some as a potential successor to Erdoğan and a rival of the president’s son-in-law, finance minister Berat Albayrak.
A total of 24,088 people are facing legal proceedings for breaking the weekend curfew, the interior ministry said on Sunday evening.A total of 24,088 people are facing legal proceedings for breaking the weekend curfew, the interior ministry said on Sunday evening.
The total number of coronavirus cases in Turkey now stands at 56,956.The total number of coronavirus cases in Turkey now stands at 56,956.
India and Pakistan are planning to partially open up some parts of the economy, officials in the two countries said on Monday, as the costs of harsh lockdowns to limit the outbreak of coronavirus mount across the region. Indian officials said the number of coronavirus cases in the country increased to 9,152 on Monday, including 308 deaths, a swift rise from fewer than 1,000 two weeks ago, even though the country of 1.3 billion people is under a sweeping 21-day lockdown. But the shutdown has left millions of people without work and the World Bank forecast India’s economic growth could drop to 1.5% to 2.8% in the fiscal year that started on April 1, the weakest pace in three decades.India and Pakistan are planning to partially open up some parts of the economy, officials in the two countries said on Monday, as the costs of harsh lockdowns to limit the outbreak of coronavirus mount across the region. Indian officials said the number of coronavirus cases in the country increased to 9,152 on Monday, including 308 deaths, a swift rise from fewer than 1,000 two weeks ago, even though the country of 1.3 billion people is under a sweeping 21-day lockdown. But the shutdown has left millions of people without work and the World Bank forecast India’s economic growth could drop to 1.5% to 2.8% in the fiscal year that started on April 1, the weakest pace in three decades.
The Philippine health ministry on Monday reported 18 new coronavirus deaths and 284 additional infections. In a bulletin, the health ministry said total deaths have reached 315, while confirmed cases have increased to 4,932, adding 45 patients have recovered, bringing the total to 242.The Philippine health ministry on Monday reported 18 new coronavirus deaths and 284 additional infections. In a bulletin, the health ministry said total deaths have reached 315, while confirmed cases have increased to 4,932, adding 45 patients have recovered, bringing the total to 242.
• China reported 108 new virus cases, 98 of which were imported from overseas, its highest figure since early March. The country where the disease first emerged has largely brought its domestic outbreak under control, but it faces a fresh battle against imported infections, mostly Chinese nationals returning home.• China reported 108 new virus cases, 98 of which were imported from overseas, its highest figure since early March. The country where the disease first emerged has largely brought its domestic outbreak under control, but it faces a fresh battle against imported infections, mostly Chinese nationals returning home.
• Oil prices rose in Asian trade after top producers agreed to massive output cuts, but gains were capped as doubts grew over whether the move was enough to stabilise coronavirus-ravaged energy markets.• Oil prices rose in Asian trade after top producers agreed to massive output cuts, but gains were capped as doubts grew over whether the move was enough to stabilise coronavirus-ravaged energy markets.
• Sri Lanka extended restrictions under which people must work from home by one week, to April 20, while an indefinite curfew remains in place to contain the spread of Covid-19.• Sri Lanka extended restrictions under which people must work from home by one week, to April 20, while an indefinite curfew remains in place to contain the spread of Covid-19.
• Malaysian scientists have created a barrel-shaped robot on wheels that they hope will make the rounds on hospital wards to check on coronavirus patients, reducing health workers’ risk of infection. “Medibot” is a 1.5 metre (5ft) tall white robot that is mounted with a camera and screen via which patients can communicate remotely with medics.• Malaysian scientists have created a barrel-shaped robot on wheels that they hope will make the rounds on hospital wards to check on coronavirus patients, reducing health workers’ risk of infection. “Medibot” is a 1.5 metre (5ft) tall white robot that is mounted with a camera and screen via which patients can communicate remotely with medics.
• Prime Minister Shinzō Abe has appeared in a video playing with his dog and watching TV as part of efforts to encourage Japanese people to stay at home, but it was attacked online with many using the hashtag “Who do you think you are?”.• Prime Minister Shinzō Abe has appeared in a video playing with his dog and watching TV as part of efforts to encourage Japanese people to stay at home, but it was attacked online with many using the hashtag “Who do you think you are?”.
In the video posted online on Sunday, Abe cuddled a miniature dachshund, sipped a drink from a mug, read a book and watched TV, with a message saying: “You cannot see your friends. You cannot go drinking. But such actions by everyone are definitely saving many lives.”In the video posted online on Sunday, Abe cuddled a miniature dachshund, sipped a drink from a mug, read a book and watched TV, with a message saying: “You cannot see your friends. You cannot go drinking. But such actions by everyone are definitely saving many lives.”
China has reduced the number of people crossing its borders by 90% as part of its efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, an immigration official said on Monday. Speaking at a briefing, Liu Haitao, an official with the National Immigration Administration, said the number of cases was still on the rise in the countries along China’s borders. The country was working to limit all non-essential crossings, but it remained a huge challenge to control the large number of mountain passes, ferries and roads along the country’s long border, he added.China has reduced the number of people crossing its borders by 90% as part of its efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, an immigration official said on Monday. Speaking at a briefing, Liu Haitao, an official with the National Immigration Administration, said the number of cases was still on the rise in the countries along China’s borders. The country was working to limit all non-essential crossings, but it remained a huge challenge to control the large number of mountain passes, ferries and roads along the country’s long border, he added.
Tokyo recorded 91 new cases of coronavirus infections on Monday, Japan’s media reported, as the tally of infections in the country’s capital continues to rise. Monday’s figure showed a decrease in the rate of daily infections from Sunday, when the Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 166 new cases. Last week the city announced a state of emergency, requesting residents to stay indoors as much as possible.Tokyo recorded 91 new cases of coronavirus infections on Monday, Japan’s media reported, as the tally of infections in the country’s capital continues to rise. Monday’s figure showed a decrease in the rate of daily infections from Sunday, when the Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 166 new cases. Last week the city announced a state of emergency, requesting residents to stay indoors as much as possible.