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Coronavirus live news: Spain records another drop in daily death toll as cases worldwide pass 1.85m Coronavirus live news: Spain records another drop in daily death toll as cases worldwide pass 1.85m
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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
Three prisoners in Turkey have died from Covid-19, Turkey’s justice minister said as he announced the first cases of convicts diagnosed with the disease.
A total of 17 convicts in five open prisons have contracted the virus, Abdulhamit Gül told reporters in Ankara on Monday. “Three of them unfortunately died during their treatment in hospital,” he said.
Thirteen of the sick convicts are in a good condition in hospital, Gül said, but one prisoner with a chronic condition remains in intensive care.
He did not give any further details on where the prisoners were but insisted the necessary precautions had been taken in every jail.
“There are no positive cases in closed prisons,” he insisted.
Turkey has nearly 57,000 Covid-19 infections and around 1,200 people have died, according to health ministry figures published on Sunday.
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Africa is closing in on 15,000, according to the latest statistics reported by the Africa Centres for Disease Control.
With delicately balanced healthcare systems, many African countries imposed lockdowns as soon as their first few cases were confirmed, and the spread of the virus on the continent appears to have been slowed by the response.
Police in Morocco arrested more than 4,300 people over the weekend for flouting emergency measures to slow the spread of coronavirus, AFP reports.Police in Morocco arrested more than 4,300 people over the weekend for flouting emergency measures to slow the spread of coronavirus, AFP reports.
Since imposing the lockdown on 19 March, authorities have arrested 28,701 people across the North African country, 15,545 of whom have been referred to court after being held in custody, according to the country’s national security force DGSN. Since imposing the lockdown on 19 March, authorities have arrested 28,701 people across the North African country, 15,545 of whom have been referred to court after being held in custody, according to the country’s national security force, the DGSN.
Penalties for violating measures in place to curb the spread of the COVID-19 disease include up to three months in jail and fines of up to 1,300 dirhams ($130), or both. Apart from those with a permit to work, all Moroccans are confined to their homes. Face masks are mandatory for anyone out in public. Penalties for violating measures in place to curb the spread of Covid-19 include up to three months in jail and fines of up to 1,300 dirhams (£102), or both. Apart from those with a permit to work, all Moroccans are confined to their homes. Face masks are mandatory for anyone out in public.
Morocco has recorded 1,746 COVID-19 cases, with 120 deaths and 196 recoveries. However, fewer than 7,000 tests have been carried out. Morocco has recorded 1,746 Covid-19 cases, with 120 deaths and 196 recoveries. However, fewer than 7,000 tests have been carried out.
A couple of readers have been in touch regarding Covid-19 death rates in Belgium, pointing out that Belgian health authorities are currently counting any death of an individual in an elderly care home with any respiratory symptoms as a Covid-19 death.A couple of readers have been in touch regarding Covid-19 death rates in Belgium, pointing out that Belgian health authorities are currently counting any death of an individual in an elderly care home with any respiratory symptoms as a Covid-19 death.
This is similar to the way that France records its Covid-19 death rate. So far the UK does not do the same. I’m not sure about Italy and Spain. This is similar to the way that France records its Covid-19 death rate. So far the UK does not do the same.
It is a point worth remembering when looking at Covid-19 death rates across Europe and the world. We could well be comparing apples with oranges.It is a point worth remembering when looking at Covid-19 death rates across Europe and the world. We could well be comparing apples with oranges.
The traditionalist Catholic church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet in central Paris flouted France’s strict Covid-19 lockdown laws by holding a secret Easter service on Saturday night, local media have reported, writes Jon Henley, the Guardian’s Europe correspondent.The traditionalist Catholic church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet in central Paris flouted France’s strict Covid-19 lockdown laws by holding a secret Easter service on Saturday night, local media have reported, writes Jon Henley, the Guardian’s Europe correspondent.
All religious services have been banned in France since 17 March but the church, in the capital’s fifth arrondissement, held an Easter Vigil attended by the priest and between 30 and 40 other clergymen, acolytes and choir members, Le Point said. All religious services have been banned in France since 17 March but the church, in the capital’s fifth arrondissement, held an Easter vigil attended by the priest and between 30 and 40 other clergymen, acolytes and choir members, Le Point said.
Police confirmed they had been alerted to the service shortly before midnight on Saturday by local residents who had heard music coming from the church, occupied illegally by the ultra-traditionalist Society of St Pius X since 1977.Police confirmed they had been alerted to the service shortly before midnight on Saturday by local residents who had heard music coming from the church, occupied illegally by the ultra-traditionalist Society of St Pius X since 1977.
It is not clear whether any members of the congregation attended. A YouTube video of the service, celebrated in Latin, appears to show a church empty apart from the priest, clergy and choir members, some of whom were children.It is not clear whether any members of the congregation attended. A YouTube video of the service, celebrated in Latin, appears to show a church empty apart from the priest, clergy and choir members, some of whom were children.
However, Le Figaro reported that the church published a message on its website reminding worshippers that “video retransmision … does not absolve those who are able to do so from their obligation to physically attend”. However, Le Figaro reported that the church published a message on its website reminding worshippers that “video retransmission … does not absolve those who are able to do so from their obligation to physically attend”.
The priest was subsequently cautioned and booked for breaching France’s confinement rules, Le Point said.The priest was subsequently cautioned and booked for breaching France’s confinement rules, Le Point said.
Separately, about 1,900 sailors were being tested on Monday after 50 naval personnel on board the flagship of the French navy, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, after 50 crew members tested positive for the coronavirus.Separately, about 1,900 sailors were being tested on Monday after 50 naval personnel on board the flagship of the French navy, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, after 50 crew members tested positive for the coronavirus.
The ship docked in the southern port of Toulon over the weekend after cutting short its current mission in the Mediterranean by 10 days. Local authorities said the entire crew would be tested and then put into two weeks’ isolation before being allowed to rejoin their homes and families.The ship docked in the southern port of Toulon over the weekend after cutting short its current mission in the Mediterranean by 10 days. Local authorities said the entire crew would be tested and then put into two weeks’ isolation before being allowed to rejoin their homes and families.
On Sunday, France reported a slight fall in the daily number of deaths from Covid-19 compared to the previous 24 hours, to 315. The country’s death toll - including fatalities in nursing homes - reached 14,393, the health ministry said.On Sunday, France reported a slight fall in the daily number of deaths from Covid-19 compared to the previous 24 hours, to 315. The country’s death toll - including fatalities in nursing homes - reached 14,393, the health ministry said.
For the fourth day in a row, the number of patients in intensive care also fell, the ministry said, confirming that a “plateau” appeared to have been reached but warning the situation remained serious despite the slightly improving data.For the fourth day in a row, the number of patients in intensive care also fell, the ministry said, confirming that a “plateau” appeared to have been reached but warning the situation remained serious despite the slightly improving data.
Emmanuel Macron is due to address the nation for a third time during the crisis on Monday evening. The French president is expected to say that restrictions will be extended beyond their current April 15 end date, while also sketching a picture of how the country might emerge from lockdown. Emmanuel Macron is due to address the nation for a third time during the crisis on Monday evening. The French president is expected to say that restrictions will be extended beyond their current 15 April end date, while also sketching a picture of how the country might emerge from lockdown.
Health authorities in Belgium have reported 303 more deaths from coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the country’s total death toll from the outbreak to 3,903.Health authorities in Belgium have reported 303 more deaths from coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the country’s total death toll from the outbreak to 3,903.
Although its absolute numbers seem small in comparison to those in other European countries and the US, Belgium’s small population means that in terms of deaths per million the impact of the outbreak is now greater than in Italy.Although its absolute numbers seem small in comparison to those in other European countries and the US, Belgium’s small population means that in terms of deaths per million the impact of the outbreak is now greater than in Italy.
According to the daily situation report published by Belgium’s Sciensano health institute, in the past day 942 more confirmed cases of coronavirus were detected, with 310 people suffering from Covid-19 admitted to hospital, while 239 left hospital. According to the daily situation report published by Belgium’s Sciensano health institute, in the past day, 942 more confirmed cases of coronavirus were detected, with 310 people suffering from Covid-19 admitted to hospital, while 239 left hospital.
Overall, 5,393 hospital beds were occupied by coronavirus patients, 1,234 of whom were in intensive care. Since the start of its outbreak, Belgium has recorded 30,589 cases of coronavirus.Overall, 5,393 hospital beds were occupied by coronavirus patients, 1,234 of whom were in intensive care. Since the start of its outbreak, Belgium has recorded 30,589 cases of coronavirus.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported that a second person fell victim to Ebola in the days before health authorities had hoped to declare an end to the latest outbreak there.The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported that a second person fell victim to Ebola in the days before health authorities had hoped to declare an end to the latest outbreak there.
Today had been the deadline to declare the 20-month Ebola epidemic in DRC over, but on Friday, a 26-year-old man, in the city of Beni, was listed as having died from the disease, and a young girl who was being treated in the same health centre died on Sunday.Today had been the deadline to declare the 20-month Ebola epidemic in DRC over, but on Friday, a 26-year-old man, in the city of Beni, was listed as having died from the disease, and a young girl who was being treated in the same health centre died on Sunday.
It means DRC is now battling two epidemics: Ebola and coronavirus. Since 1 August 2018 the Ebola outbreak has claimed 2,276 lives; coronavirus has so far killed 20, out of 234 known cases.It means DRC is now battling two epidemics: Ebola and coronavirus. Since 1 August 2018 the Ebola outbreak has claimed 2,276 lives; coronavirus has so far killed 20, out of 234 known cases.
This is Damien Gayle taking charge on the world news live blog. For the next eight hours or so I’ll be taking you through the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic around the world.This is Damien Gayle taking charge on the world news live blog. For the next eight hours or so I’ll be taking you through the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic around the world.
If you have any tips, suggestions or comments then please send them in, either via email to damien.gayle@theguardian.com, or via a direct message to my Twitter account, @damiengayle.If you have any tips, suggestions or comments then please send them in, either via email to damien.gayle@theguardian.com, or via a direct message to my Twitter account, @damiengayle.
Malaysian health authorities have reported 134 new coronavirus cases, raising the cumulative total to 4,817 as south-east Asia’s third-largest economy reaches a plateau in the number of new infections reported over the past 10 days. The authorities also reported one new death, a participant at a religious gathering that has been responsible for more than a third of the total confirmed cases in the country, bringing the total number of fatalities to 77. Malaysia had the highest number of confirmed cases in the region until Monday, when the Philippines reported a cumulative total of 4,932 cases.Malaysian health authorities have reported 134 new coronavirus cases, raising the cumulative total to 4,817 as south-east Asia’s third-largest economy reaches a plateau in the number of new infections reported over the past 10 days. The authorities also reported one new death, a participant at a religious gathering that has been responsible for more than a third of the total confirmed cases in the country, bringing the total number of fatalities to 77. Malaysia had the highest number of confirmed cases in the region until Monday, when the Philippines reported a cumulative total of 4,932 cases.
I am now going to be handing over the blog to Damien Gayle, who will be bringing you updates throughout the day. Thanks to all of you who shared information with me, and please do continue to get in touch if you have any story ideas. (email:sarah.marsh@theguardian.com/ Instagram: sarah_marsh_journalist)I am now going to be handing over the blog to Damien Gayle, who will be bringing you updates throughout the day. Thanks to all of you who shared information with me, and please do continue to get in touch if you have any story ideas. (email:sarah.marsh@theguardian.com/ Instagram: sarah_marsh_journalist)
Spain’s overnight death toll from the coronavirus fell to 517 on Monday from Sunday’s 619, bringing the total death toll to 17,489, the health ministry said, adding that it was the smallest proportional daily increase since tracking began. The ministry said in a statement that overall cases rose to 169,496 from 166,019.Spain’s overnight death toll from the coronavirus fell to 517 on Monday from Sunday’s 619, bringing the total death toll to 17,489, the health ministry said, adding that it was the smallest proportional daily increase since tracking began. The ministry said in a statement that overall cases rose to 169,496 from 166,019.
The world’s largest oil producers have agreed a historic deal to cut global oil production by almost 10% to protect the market against the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.The world’s largest oil producers have agreed a historic deal to cut global oil production by almost 10% to protect the market against the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Members of the Opec oil cartel and its allies have agreed to withhold almost 10m barrels a day from next month after the outbreak of Covid-19 wiped out demand for fossil fuels and triggered a collapse in global oil prices.Members of the Opec oil cartel and its allies have agreed to withhold almost 10m barrels a day from next month after the outbreak of Covid-19 wiped out demand for fossil fuels and triggered a collapse in global oil prices.
The biggest oil production deal in history is double the size of the cuts agreed following the global financial crisis and marks a truce in the oil price war brewing between Saudi Arabia, Opec’s de facto leader, and Russia.The biggest oil production deal in history is double the size of the cuts agreed following the global financial crisis and marks a truce in the oil price war brewing between Saudi Arabia, Opec’s de facto leader, and Russia.
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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.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.