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Coronavirus live news: Donald Trump signals immigration ban as France stops all non-Schengen flights Coronavirus live news: Donald Trump signals immigration ban as Italy will announce plan for easing lockdown
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President to sign temporary executive order ‘in light of attack from Invisible Enemy’; Oktoberfest cancelled; US oil market collapses into negative prices; global cases near 2.5 millionPresident to sign temporary executive order ‘in light of attack from Invisible Enemy’; Oktoberfest cancelled; US oil market collapses into negative prices; global cases near 2.5 million
Indonesia has reported 375 new coronavirus infections, taking the total to 7,135.
The country’s health department said there had been 26 new coronavirus deaths, taking the total to 616. More than 46,700 people have been tested and 842 people had recovered.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s temporary release from an Iranian jail has been extended for one month, her local MP has announced.
Tulip Siddiq, Labour MP for Hampstead and Kilburn, said:
Milan is to introduce one of Europe’s most ambitious schemes reallocating street space from cars to cycling and walking, in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Laura Laker reports that the northern Italian city and surrounding Lombardy region are among Europe’s most polluted, and have also been especially hard hit by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Under the nationwide lockdown, motor traffic congestion has dropped by 30-75%, and air pollution with it. City officials hope to fend off a resurgence in car use as residents return to work looking to avoid busy public transport.
The city has announced that 35km (22 miles) of streets will be transformed over the summer, with a rapid, experimental citywide expansion of cycling and walking space to protect residents as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
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The news comes after research suggested that air pollution was a ‘key contributor’ to Covid-19 deaths. It found that almost 80% of deaths occurred in just 8% of the 66 European regions studied, all of which had the most polluted air.
The Philippines has recorded nine new coronavirus deaths and 140 additional confirmed cases.The Philippines has recorded nine new coronavirus deaths and 140 additional confirmed cases.
The country’s health ministry said total coronavirus deaths had reached 437, while infections have risen to 6,599. 41 more patients have recovered, bringing total recoveries to 654.The country’s health ministry said total coronavirus deaths had reached 437, while infections have risen to 6,599. 41 more patients have recovered, bringing total recoveries to 654.
The United Nations has announced that a World Health Organization (WHO) worker was killed when a vehicle he was driving, carrying swabs from patients to be tested for coronavirus, came under attack in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.The United Nations has announced that a World Health Organization (WHO) worker was killed when a vehicle he was driving, carrying swabs from patients to be tested for coronavirus, came under attack in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
The UN office in Myanmar said in a Facebook post it was “deeply saddened” to confirm that Pyae Song Win Maung had died in Minbya township in Rakhine state.The UN office in Myanmar said in a Facebook post it was “deeply saddened” to confirm that Pyae Song Win Maung had died in Minbya township in Rakhine state.
It did not say who carried out the attack. Both the army and Arakan Army insurgents denied responsibility and accused each other.It did not say who carried out the attack. Both the army and Arakan Army insurgents denied responsibility and accused each other.
A nine-year-old boy who contracted Covid-19 in Eastern France did not pass the virus on despite coming into contact with more than 170 people, according to research that suggests children may not be major spreaders of the virus.A nine-year-old boy who contracted Covid-19 in Eastern France did not pass the virus on despite coming into contact with more than 170 people, according to research that suggests children may not be major spreaders of the virus.
The Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample, reports that the boy was among a cluster of cases linked to Steve Walsh, the Hove-based businessman who became the first Briton to test positive for coronavirus after attending a sales conference in Singapore in January.The Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample, reports that the boy was among a cluster of cases linked to Steve Walsh, the Hove-based businessman who became the first Briton to test positive for coronavirus after attending a sales conference in Singapore in January.
Walsh unwittingly passed the infection on when he joined 10 British adults and a family of five at a chalet in the ski resort of Contamines-Montjoie in the Haute-Savoie region after flying in from London.Walsh unwittingly passed the infection on when he joined 10 British adults and a family of five at a chalet in the ski resort of Contamines-Montjoie in the Haute-Savoie region after flying in from London.
Most of the chalet guests contracted the virus, but an investigation by Public Health France found that the nine-year-old did not pass it on to either of his siblings nor anyone else, despite coming into contact with 172 people, all of whom were quarantined as a precaution, and having lessons at three separate ski schools.Most of the chalet guests contracted the virus, but an investigation by Public Health France found that the nine-year-old did not pass it on to either of his siblings nor anyone else, despite coming into contact with 172 people, all of whom were quarantined as a precaution, and having lessons at three separate ski schools.
You can read a full write-up of the research here –You can read a full write-up of the research here –
The German state of Bavaria has cancelled its annual folk festival, Oktoberfest. As Bloomberg journalist Oliver Sachgau notes, this will have a huge effect on Munich’s economy. Over 6 million people visit the city for the festival every year and it brings in around €1bn.The German state of Bavaria has cancelled its annual folk festival, Oktoberfest. As Bloomberg journalist Oliver Sachgau notes, this will have a huge effect on Munich’s economy. Over 6 million people visit the city for the festival every year and it brings in around €1bn.
The reports from Denmark that gatherings of 500 people will be allowed from 10 May were inaccurate. The Danish government has announced it will not allow gatherings of more than 500 people until at least 1 September. And that the ban on gatherings of more than 10 people will stay in place until at least 10 May. I’ve corrected this post.The reports from Denmark that gatherings of 500 people will be allowed from 10 May were inaccurate. The Danish government has announced it will not allow gatherings of more than 500 people until at least 1 September. And that the ban on gatherings of more than 10 people will stay in place until at least 10 May. I’ve corrected this post.
Thank you to journalists and readers in Denmark for pointing that out.Thank you to journalists and readers in Denmark for pointing that out.
Denmark moved fast to try and stem the coronavirus outbreak, first imposing lockdown restrictions on 12 March before there had been any deaths. 364 people are reported to have died in the country.Denmark moved fast to try and stem the coronavirus outbreak, first imposing lockdown restrictions on 12 March before there had been any deaths. 364 people are reported to have died in the country.
Reuters is reporting that France has stopped all flights outside the Schengen zone. French transport and environment minister Elisabeth Borne told French RTL radio:Reuters is reporting that France has stopped all flights outside the Schengen zone. French transport and environment minister Elisabeth Borne told French RTL radio:
I’ll bring you more on this when I get it.I’ll bring you more on this when I get it.
Italy will announce its plans for the gradual reopening from lockdown before the end of this week, the country’s prime minister has said in a Facebook post. He said measures to stem the spread of coronavirus would be eased from 4 May.Italy will announce its plans for the gradual reopening from lockdown before the end of this week, the country’s prime minister has said in a Facebook post. He said measures to stem the spread of coronavirus would be eased from 4 May.
Giuseppe Conte said:Giuseppe Conte said:
The next London fashion week is going to be held entirely digitally, and will merge its womenswear and menswear shows, its organisers have announced.The next London fashion week is going to be held entirely digitally, and will merge its womenswear and menswear shows, its organisers have announced.
The Guardian’s deputy fashion editor Priya Elan reports that the event in June will feature a multimedia rollout including interviews, podcasts and digital showrooms that will also be open to the public – following the lead of fashion weeks in Shanghai and Moscow that have taken place online due to coronavirus physical distancing.The Guardian’s deputy fashion editor Priya Elan reports that the event in June will feature a multimedia rollout including interviews, podcasts and digital showrooms that will also be open to the public – following the lead of fashion weeks in Shanghai and Moscow that have taken place online due to coronavirus physical distancing.
Caroline Rush, chief executive of the British Fashion Council (BFC), said:Caroline Rush, chief executive of the British Fashion Council (BFC), said:
Hello from London. I’m Frances Perraudin and I’ll be guiding you through this morning’s developments in the coronavirus pandemic around the world. You can contact me with tips/comments on frances.perraudin@theguardian.com and on Twitter on @fperaudin.Hello from London. I’m Frances Perraudin and I’ll be guiding you through this morning’s developments in the coronavirus pandemic around the world. You can contact me with tips/comments on frances.perraudin@theguardian.com and on Twitter on @fperaudin.
That’s it from me, Helen Sullivan for today.That’s it from me, Helen Sullivan for today.
On Sunday I signed off from this blog saying I was going to once again rearrange my living room furniture. In fact, I had – as I would learn a short while later at the emergency room – just broken my foot (really).On Sunday I signed off from this blog saying I was going to once again rearrange my living room furniture. In fact, I had – as I would learn a short while later at the emergency room – just broken my foot (really).
With that, I’m hopping off, leaving you in the capable hands and feet of my colleague Frances Perraudin.With that, I’m hopping off, leaving you in the capable hands and feet of my colleague Frances Perraudin.
Global deaths pass 170,000. More than 170,000 people have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic so far, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. There have been more than 2.47 million cases worldwide. Just under a quarter of global deaths – 42,000 – have been in the US. The UK has nearly 126,000 cases and more than 16,500 deaths.Global deaths pass 170,000. More than 170,000 people have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic so far, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. There have been more than 2.47 million cases worldwide. Just under a quarter of global deaths – 42,000 – have been in the US. The UK has nearly 126,000 cases and more than 16,500 deaths.
Trump announces plan to suspend immigration to US. US president Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he will “temporarily suspend” immigration to the US, referring to the “invisible enemy,” a term he has used in the White House press briefings and on Twitter to refer to coronavirus.Trump announces plan to suspend immigration to US. US president Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he will “temporarily suspend” immigration to the US, referring to the “invisible enemy,” a term he has used in the White House press briefings and on Twitter to refer to coronavirus.
Singapore sees second-wave rise in number of cases. Singapore, which has been lauded for its initial response to the outbreak, has seen a surge in cases, reporting a record 1,426 new coronavirus cases on Monday, mostly among foreign workers.Singapore sees second-wave rise in number of cases. Singapore, which has been lauded for its initial response to the outbreak, has seen a surge in cases, reporting a record 1,426 new coronavirus cases on Monday, mostly among foreign workers.
Hong Kong extends social distancing measures for 14 days. Chief executive Carrie Lam has announced an extension of the city’s social distancing measures. Hong Kong yesterday reported its first day since early March with no new cases, but Lam said “now is not the time to let down our guard”.Hong Kong extends social distancing measures for 14 days. Chief executive Carrie Lam has announced an extension of the city’s social distancing measures. Hong Kong yesterday reported its first day since early March with no new cases, but Lam said “now is not the time to let down our guard”.
Oil price falls to historic low due to coronavirus. The US oil market collapsed into negative prices for the first time as North America’s oil producers run out of space to store an unprecedented oversupply of crude left by the pandemic. However, Trump has downplayed the oil price drop, saying it’s only “short term”.Oil price falls to historic low due to coronavirus. The US oil market collapsed into negative prices for the first time as North America’s oil producers run out of space to store an unprecedented oversupply of crude left by the pandemic. However, Trump has downplayed the oil price drop, saying it’s only “short term”.
World Health Organization chief warns that the worst is still ahead of us. The comments, from WHO director general Adhanom Ghebreyesus Tedros, have revived international concern just as many countries ease restrictive measures aimed at reducing its spread.World Health Organization chief warns that the worst is still ahead of us. The comments, from WHO director general Adhanom Ghebreyesus Tedros, have revived international concern just as many countries ease restrictive measures aimed at reducing its spread.
Italy’s confirmed cases fall by 20. Italy reported 454 new deaths from coronavirus on Monday, 21 more than on Sunday, bringing the death toll to 24,114. For the first time, the number of people who are infected fell by 20 to 108,237.Italy’s confirmed cases fall by 20. Italy reported 454 new deaths from coronavirus on Monday, 21 more than on Sunday, bringing the death toll to 24,114. For the first time, the number of people who are infected fell by 20 to 108,237.
‘People are drinking a lot’: frontline workers on Britain’s lockdown‘People are drinking a lot’: frontline workers on Britain’s lockdown
Two weeks ago key workers spoke to the Guardian about their experiences during the coronavirus outbreak. Now, they tell us how things have changed, as the country endures another three weeks of lockdown.Two weeks ago key workers spoke to the Guardian about their experiences during the coronavirus outbreak. Now, they tell us how things have changed, as the country endures another three weeks of lockdown.
The Guardian’s Molly Blackall and Caroline Bannock report:The Guardian’s Molly Blackall and Caroline Bannock report:
You can get in touch with me directly on Twitter @helenrsullivan.You can get in touch with me directly on Twitter @helenrsullivan.
Indonesia has banned an annual homecoming where tens of millions of people travel to see their families for Eid-al-Fitr, fearing the mass exodus could accelerate the spread of coronavirus across the country.Indonesia has banned an annual homecoming where tens of millions of people travel to see their families for Eid-al-Fitr, fearing the mass exodus could accelerate the spread of coronavirus across the country.
It is not clear how the rule will be enforced, or how many people have already embarked on journeys after losing jobs in the cities they worked in before the virus emerged. Millions of people across Indonesia have been left with no income as a result of the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.It is not clear how the rule will be enforced, or how many people have already embarked on journeys after losing jobs in the cities they worked in before the virus emerged. Millions of people across Indonesia have been left with no income as a result of the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.
President Joko Widodo had previously stopped short of banning Mudik, instead urging people not to travel. On Tuesday, he announced a change in policy, citing a transport ministry survey that said roughly a quarter of Indonesians were insisting on joining the exodus after Ramadan in the world’s biggest Muslim-majority country.President Joko Widodo had previously stopped short of banning Mudik, instead urging people not to travel. On Tuesday, he announced a change in policy, citing a transport ministry survey that said roughly a quarter of Indonesians were insisting on joining the exodus after Ramadan in the world’s biggest Muslim-majority country.
It is feared that mass movement in the country of 264 million people would allow coronavirus to spread rapidly to areas of the country where health systems are far weaker. Indonesia has recorded more than 6,700 coronavirus infections, and 590 fatalities, most of which have occurred in Jakarta. A lack of testing means the actual number is likely to be higher.It is feared that mass movement in the country of 264 million people would allow coronavirus to spread rapidly to areas of the country where health systems are far weaker. Indonesia has recorded more than 6,700 coronavirus infections, and 590 fatalities, most of which have occurred in Jakarta. A lack of testing means the actual number is likely to be higher.