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Coronavirus live news: Johnson's UK lockdown plans spark confusion as parts of Europe ease limits Coronavirus live news: Johnson's UK lockdown plans spark confusion as parts of Europe ease limits
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Parts of Europe are lifting restrictions but Boris Johnson’s plans for UK labeled vague and divisive, as China records possible new wave in northeast and US’s Mike Pence reportedly self-isolatesParts of Europe are lifting restrictions but Boris Johnson’s plans for UK labeled vague and divisive, as China records possible new wave in northeast and US’s Mike Pence reportedly self-isolates
We are seeking clarity on the reports that Mike Pence is self-isolating, or at least distancing somewhat, from others at the White House.
His office has just released a statement to say that despite reports, Pence is not in quarantine and plans to be at the White House on Monday, local time.
“Vice President Pence will continue to follow the advice of the White House Medical Unit and is not in quarantine,” spokesman Devin O’Malley said in a statement.“Additionally, Vice President Pence has tested negative every single day and plans to be at the White House tomorrow,” the statement added.
The Trump administration has no plans to keep President Donald Trump and Pence apart, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday, as concerns rise about the spread of the coronavirus within the White House.
In Australia, a small group of people staged a protest in Melbourne echoing some of the wilder theories that we’ve been seeing in the US in recent weeks.
In India: One of the world’s largest train networks will “gradually” restart operations from Tuesday as India eases its coronavirus lockdown.
India has recorded more than 60,000 cases of Covid-19 including more than 2,000 deaths.
Some 30 train journeys - 15 pairs of return trips - will run from the capital New Delhi to other cities including Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, Indian Railways said late Sunday.
“Indian Railways plans to gradually restart passenger train operations from 12th May, 2020... Thereafter, Indian Railways shall start more special services on new routes,” the railways ministry added in a statement.
“It will be mandatory for the passengers to wear face cover and undergo screening at departure and only asymptomatic passengers will be allowed to board the train.”
The vast train network, which had carried more than 20 million passengers daily, was halted in late March as India imposed a strict lockdown to stem the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus.
Since early May, the government said some 366 special trains carrying up to 1,200 passengers on each service have operated to help stranded poor, rural migrant workers who lost their jobs in cities in the lockdown to return to their villages.
“I appeal to all the states to give permission to evacuate and bring back their stranded migrants so that we can get all of them back to their homes in the next 3-4 days itself,” Railways Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted Sunday.
Local media reported some provinces were charging for the rail tickets, which most migrants can’t afford.
AP has more details on reports that US vice president Mike Pence is self-isolating after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week.AP has more details on reports that US vice president Mike Pence is self-isolating after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week.
He joins three of the nation’s top scientists in taking protective steps after possible exposure.He joins three of the nation’s top scientists in taking protective steps after possible exposure.
An administration official said Pence was voluntarily keeping his distance from other people in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has repeatedly tested negative for COVID-19 since his exposure but was following the advice of medical officials.An administration official said Pence was voluntarily keeping his distance from other people in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has repeatedly tested negative for COVID-19 since his exposure but was following the advice of medical officials.
Vice President Pence will continue to follow the advice of the White House Medical Unit and is not in quarantine,” spokesman Devin O’Malley said Sunday. “Additionally, Vice President Pence has tested negative every single day and plans to be at the White House tomorrow.Vice President Pence will continue to follow the advice of the White House Medical Unit and is not in quarantine,” spokesman Devin O’Malley said Sunday. “Additionally, Vice President Pence has tested negative every single day and plans to be at the White House tomorrow.
Pence has been at home since returning to Washington from a day trip to Iowa on Friday and did not appear at President Donald Trump’s meeting with military leaders Saturday at the White House. Pence was informed of the aide’s positive test shortly before departing for that trip.Pence has been at home since returning to Washington from a day trip to Iowa on Friday and did not appear at President Donald Trump’s meeting with military leaders Saturday at the White House. Pence was informed of the aide’s positive test shortly before departing for that trip.
An official initially said Pence planned to continue working from home, before Pence’s office clarified that he planned to work from the White House on Monday.An official initially said Pence planned to continue working from home, before Pence’s office clarified that he planned to work from the White House on Monday.
t was not immediately clear how Pence’s steps to self-isolate would impact his professional or public engagements.t was not immediately clear how Pence’s steps to self-isolate would impact his professional or public engagements.
Hello, and welcome to our continuing global coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, which has now infected more than 4.09m people, killing 282,000.Hello, and welcome to our continuing global coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, which has now infected more than 4.09m people, killing 282,000.
You can catch up on the latest developments here.You can catch up on the latest developments here.
In the United Kingdom Boris Johnson has announced plans to ease restrictions, but they’ve been labeled divisive, confusing and vague after he said some places could reopen and the government was “actively encouraging” people to return to work, without giving details of how.In the United Kingdom Boris Johnson has announced plans to ease restrictions, but they’ve been labeled divisive, confusing and vague after he said some places could reopen and the government was “actively encouraging” people to return to work, without giving details of how.
The UK is about to start requiring all international arrivals to quarantine for 14 days “soon”. Arrivals from France are exempt. The measure, which is to ensure that any potential carriers of the virus do not spread it further before being tested, has been in place in numerous other countries for months.The UK is about to start requiring all international arrivals to quarantine for 14 days “soon”. Arrivals from France are exempt. The measure, which is to ensure that any potential carriers of the virus do not spread it further before being tested, has been in place in numerous other countries for months.
Britain has the second highest number of recorded fatalities in the world, at almost 32,000.Britain has the second highest number of recorded fatalities in the world, at almost 32,000.
Italy, which has the third highest number of fatalities (30,560), recorded 165 new deaths on Sunday. The number of new infections rose by 802, which was the lowest daily rise since 6 March. The country, which started easing lockdown restrictions last Monday, has recorded a total of 219,070 cases.Italy, which has the third highest number of fatalities (30,560), recorded 165 new deaths on Sunday. The number of new infections rose by 802, which was the lowest daily rise since 6 March. The country, which started easing lockdown restrictions last Monday, has recorded a total of 219,070 cases.
France and Spain are also preparing to lift their restrictions. In France hair salons, clothes shops, florists and bookshops will open again on Monday, while bars, restaurants, theatres and cinemas remain closed. Primary schools will take small numbers of pupils, depending on space. Masks will be obligatory on public transport. Everyone will be able to move outside without having to present a form on demand but people will only be able to go 100km from their place of residence.France and Spain are also preparing to lift their restrictions. In France hair salons, clothes shops, florists and bookshops will open again on Monday, while bars, restaurants, theatres and cinemas remain closed. Primary schools will take small numbers of pupils, depending on space. Masks will be obligatory on public transport. Everyone will be able to move outside without having to present a form on demand but people will only be able to go 100km from their place of residence.
Half of Spain’s 47m people will be able to meet with family or friends in gatherings of up to 10, within provinces, as of Monday. Outdoor spaces at bars and restaurants can reopen with limited capacity. Hardest-hit Madrid and Barcelona are excluded from the easing, though football clubs FC Barcelona resumed training on Friday and Real Madrid will follow Monday.Half of Spain’s 47m people will be able to meet with family or friends in gatherings of up to 10, within provinces, as of Monday. Outdoor spaces at bars and restaurants can reopen with limited capacity. Hardest-hit Madrid and Barcelona are excluded from the easing, though football clubs FC Barcelona resumed training on Friday and Real Madrid will follow Monday.
US vice-president Mike Pence is reportedly self-isolating after an aid tested positive for Covid-19. It’s one of several cases of the illness among White House staff who are in close proximity to the president.US vice-president Mike Pence is reportedly self-isolating after an aid tested positive for Covid-19. It’s one of several cases of the illness among White House staff who are in close proximity to the president.
What Pence’s self-isolation actually entails isn’t clear, as both Reuters and the New York Times are reporting - per unnamed sources - that there is no plan to keep him separated from Donald Trump. The two are being tested daily.What Pence’s self-isolation actually entails isn’t clear, as both Reuters and the New York Times are reporting - per unnamed sources - that there is no plan to keep him separated from Donald Trump. The two are being tested daily.
Trump’s personal valet has been diagnosed with Covid-19, as has Pence’s press secretary, Katie Miller, the wife of Trump’s senior adviser, Stephen Miller.Trump’s personal valet has been diagnosed with Covid-19, as has Pence’s press secretary, Katie Miller, the wife of Trump’s senior adviser, Stephen Miller.
Three members of the White House coronavirus taskforce are self-isolating: Top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci; director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Stephen Hahn.Three members of the White House coronavirus taskforce are self-isolating: Top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci; director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Stephen Hahn.
The US has recorded more than 79,000 Covid-19 fatalities.The US has recorded more than 79,000 Covid-19 fatalities.
More than 90% of the 2,000 hospital beds reserved for Covid-19 patients in Tokyo have already been occupied, the Japanese health ministry has announced.More than 90% of the 2,000 hospital beds reserved for Covid-19 patients in Tokyo have already been occupied, the Japanese health ministry has announced.
In China the city of Wuhan, where it all began, has reported its first case in weeks, but in the northeast of the country there is a possible new wave of cases, with one city in Jilin province being reclassified as high-risk.In China the city of Wuhan, where it all began, has reported its first case in weeks, but in the northeast of the country there is a possible new wave of cases, with one city in Jilin province being reclassified as high-risk.
In Colombia Avianca Holdings, Latin America’s No. 2 airline and one of the oldest in the world, has filed for bankruptcy, after failing to secure aid from Colombia’s government and with a bond payment deadline looming.In Colombia Avianca Holdings, Latin America’s No. 2 airline and one of the oldest in the world, has filed for bankruptcy, after failing to secure aid from Colombia’s government and with a bond payment deadline looming.