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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
In Indonesia, researchers have warned that government plans to allow millions of people to leave their homes to mark the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan could send coronavirus cases soaring.
According to Reuters, experts at the University of Indonesia’s public health faculty have forecast that if the Ramadan plan proceeds there could be one million infections by July on Java, the country’s most populous island and home to the capital Jakarta.
Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo, has resisted pressure for a total ban on the Ramadan exodus, known in Indonesia as “mudik”, citing tradition and economic factors, instead seeking to persuade people to stay put and using only limited curbs on transport.
Health experts have said that Indonesia faces a sharp rise in cases after a slow government response masked the scale of infections in a country that has already suffered 399 dead – more than any Asian country except China.
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The mayor of Moscow, Russia’s capital, has accused foreign bots of attacking a new electronic permit system meant to keep residents off the streets during the city’s anti-coronavirus lockdown, Andrew Roth reports from the city.The mayor of Moscow, Russia’s capital, has accused foreign bots of attacking a new electronic permit system meant to keep residents off the streets during the city’s anti-coronavirus lockdown, Andrew Roth reports from the city.
The new site would give Muscovites a QR-code to travel around the city for purposes like going to the hospital or to certain jobs. Police have also begun to block some traffic entering and exiting the city. The new site was to give Muscovites a QR code to travel around the city for purposes like going to the hospital or to certain jobs. Police have also begun to block some traffic entering and exiting the city.
The site was knocked offline just hours after it was launched. “There are technical problems,” the website said on Monday afternoon. “Use another method of entry.”The site was knocked offline just hours after it was launched. “There are technical problems,” the website said on Monday afternoon. “Use another method of entry.”
In remarks posted online, the mayor’s office said the site’s servers were hit by a “bot attack” that included “those from abroad.” Analysts have been skeptical that the city could develop a site to handle requests from the city’s 12 million residents in just a few weeks. In remarks posted online, the mayor’s office said the site’s servers were hit by a “bot attack” that included “those from abroad”. Analysts have been sceptical that authorities could develop a site to handle requests from the city’s 12 million residents in just a few weeks.
Russia has considerably stepped up its quarantine measures as hospitals have warned they are being overwhelmed by new cases of coronavirus.Russia has considerably stepped up its quarantine measures as hospitals have warned they are being overwhelmed by new cases of coronavirus.
Russia announced that it had 2,558 new coronavirus infections on Monday, bringing the country’s new total to 18,328 cases, nearly three times the number of confirmed cases just a week ago.Russia announced that it had 2,558 new coronavirus infections on Monday, bringing the country’s new total to 18,328 cases, nearly three times the number of confirmed cases just a week ago.
Videos from area hospitals showed dozens of ambulances waiting for nearly ten hours to deliver patients to area hospitals. The head of one Moscow hospital with 1350 beds said they now had 1525 patients. “We’re reaching some kind of limit,” said the doctor, Valery Vechorko. Videos showed dozens of ambulances waiting for nearly 10 hours to deliver patients to hospitals in the city. The head of one Moscow hospital with 1,350 beds said they now had 1,525 patients. “We’re reaching some kind of limit,” said the doctor, Valery Vechorko.
Migrants and refugees are gathering on the coast of Turkey with plans to cross the Aegean to the Greek islands, in defiance of movement restrictions, Greece’s government has warned.Migrants and refugees are gathering on the coast of Turkey with plans to cross the Aegean to the Greek islands, in defiance of movement restrictions, Greece’s government has warned.
Last month, border police used violence to stop asylum seekers trying to enter Greece after the Turkish government said it would no longer prevent people crossing the border into the European Union.Last month, border police used violence to stop asylum seekers trying to enter Greece after the Turkish government said it would no longer prevent people crossing the border into the European Union.
Turkey previously inhibited migration to Europe in return for Syrian refugee aid as part of a deal with the EU.Turkey previously inhibited migration to Europe in return for Syrian refugee aid as part of a deal with the EU.
On Monday, Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas said “signs of activity” have been detected on the shores of Turkey, the Associated Press reports.On Monday, Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas said “signs of activity” have been detected on the shores of Turkey, the Associated Press reports.
“We will ... continue to do whatever it takes to defend our sovereign rights and guard the borders of Greece and Europe,” Petsas said.“We will ... continue to do whatever it takes to defend our sovereign rights and guard the borders of Greece and Europe,” Petsas said.
About half of all Covid-19 deaths appear to be happening in care homes in some European countries, according to early figures gathered by UK-based academics, who are warning that as much effort must be made to fight the virus in care homes as in the NHS, Robert Booth, the Guardian’s social affairs correspondent, writes.About half of all Covid-19 deaths appear to be happening in care homes in some European countries, according to early figures gathered by UK-based academics, who are warning that as much effort must be made to fight the virus in care homes as in the NHS, Robert Booth, the Guardian’s social affairs correspondent, writes.
Snapshot data from varying official sources shows that in Italy, Spain, France, Ireland and Belgium 42%-57% of deaths from the virus have been happening in care homes, according to a report by academics based at the London School of Economics.Snapshot data from varying official sources shows that in Italy, Spain, France, Ireland and Belgium 42%-57% of deaths from the virus have been happening in care homes, according to a report by academics based at the London School of Economics.
Published official data for deaths in care homes in England and Wales are believed to significantly underestimate fatalities in the care sector, with the Office for National Statistics currently only accounting for 20 Covid-related deaths in all care homes in the week ending 27 March. Fresh figures are due out on Tuesday, but are unlikely to be be up to date.Published official data for deaths in care homes in England and Wales are believed to significantly underestimate fatalities in the care sector, with the Office for National Statistics currently only accounting for 20 Covid-related deaths in all care homes in the week ending 27 March. Fresh figures are due out on Tuesday, but are unlikely to be be up to date.
Last week, the industry body Care England told the Guardian the figure was likely to be approaching 1,000, with deaths reaching into double figures at numerous homes. Over the weekend, fresh death tolls emerged, including 12 fatalities of residents at the 71-capacity Stanley Park care home in County Durham. There have reportedly been five deaths at Almond Court care home in Glasgow.Last week, the industry body Care England told the Guardian the figure was likely to be approaching 1,000, with deaths reaching into double figures at numerous homes. Over the weekend, fresh death tolls emerged, including 12 fatalities of residents at the 71-capacity Stanley Park care home in County Durham. There have reportedly been five deaths at Almond Court care home in Glasgow.
The race to develop a coronavirus vaccineThe race to develop a coronavirus vaccine
If you’re busy with chores on this bank holiday afternoon, then do have a listen to the audio version of the Guardian’s latest coronavirus-related long read.If you’re busy with chores on this bank holiday afternoon, then do have a listen to the audio version of the Guardian’s latest coronavirus-related long read.
Around the world, more than 40 teams are working on a vaccine for Covid-19. Our writer Samanth Subramanian followed one doctor in the most urgent quest of his life.Around the world, more than 40 teams are working on a vaccine for Covid-19. Our writer Samanth Subramanian followed one doctor in the most urgent quest of his life.
Zambia has reported two new confirmed cases of coronavirus.Zambia has reported two new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
In total the country has reported 45 confirmed cases, with two deaths and 30 recoveries.In total the country has reported 45 confirmed cases, with two deaths and 30 recoveries.
Following speculation that the BCG vaccine, which protects against certain forms of tuberculosis, may also be effective against Covid-19, the World Health Organization has issued a statement reaffirming that there is as yet no evidence that it does.Following speculation that the BCG vaccine, which protects against certain forms of tuberculosis, may also be effective against Covid-19, the World Health Organization has issued a statement reaffirming that there is as yet no evidence that it does.
Moreover, they warn that diverting supplies could lead to babies missing out on the vaccine, resulting in an increase in infections and deaths from TB.Moreover, they warn that diverting supplies could lead to babies missing out on the vaccine, resulting in an increase in infections and deaths from TB.
A scientific briefing on WHO’s website says:A scientific briefing on WHO’s website says:
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.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.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.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.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.“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.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.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.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, the 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 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.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.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 retransmission … 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 15 April 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.