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UK’s 14-day quarantine rules criticised as ‘ridiculous’; Global deaths near 375,000; Spain reports no new deaths for the first time since March. Follow the latest updatesUK’s 14-day quarantine rules criticised as ‘ridiculous’; Global deaths near 375,000; Spain reports no new deaths for the first time since March. Follow the latest updates
South Korea is testing a new quick response (QR) code system this week to log visitors at high-risk entertainment facilities, restaurants and churches in a bid to track coronavirus cases and prevent further spread of the disease, Reuters reports. The decision to mandate QR codes to register visitors’ identities came after authorities struggled to trace people who had visited a number of nightclubs and bars at the centre of a virus outbreak last month after much of the information on handwritten visitor logs was found to be false or incomplete.
Starting 10 June , visitors to nightclubs, bars, karaoke clubs, daytime discos, indoor gyms that hold group exercises, and indoor standing concert halls, will be required to use any of a number of commercially available apps to generate a one-time, personalised QR code that can be scanned at the door.Local governments may also designate other high-risk facilities such as libraries, hospitals, restaurants or churches.The person’s information will be logged in a database kept by the Social Security Information Service for four weeks, before it is automatically deleted, according to South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare.
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Amid a pandemic and a brewing tropical storm, Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador kicked off Mexico’s return to a new normal Monday with his first road trip in two months as the nation began to gradually ease some virus-inspired restrictions, AP reports. López Obrador said he’s taking all necessary precautions he drove the 1,000 miles from Mexico City over the weekend rather than flying on a trip to promote construction of one of his signature infrastructure projects the Mayan Train.
While the federal governments nationwide social distancing rule formally ended Monday, it is urging people in so-called red zones to maintain most of those measures and so many people are falling ill and dying each day that those zones cover nearly the whole country.Mexico is nearing 100,000 confirmed infections and has topped 10,000 deaths, but those official tallies are considered to be undercounts.Mexican officials said last week that more than 5,000 companies had implemented protocols that would allow them to reopen this week. The federal government had cleared businesses in the mining, construction and auto manufacturing sectors to resume operations.
Reducing physical distancing advice from 2 metres to 1 metre could double the risk of coronavirus infection, according to the most comprehensive study to date.Reducing physical distancing advice from 2 metres to 1 metre could double the risk of coronavirus infection, according to the most comprehensive study to date.
The research, part-funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and published in the Lancet, will add to the debate in the UK about whether the 2-metre rule should be reduced.The research, part-funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and published in the Lancet, will add to the debate in the UK about whether the 2-metre rule should be reduced.
Last week, Boris Johnson said he hoped to “be able to reduce that [2-metre] distance”, to make it easier to travel on public transport and boost the hospitality industry. This would allow extra people inside workplaces, restaurants, pubs and shops, and reduce the length of queues. The prime minister has instructed the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) to look into the possibility.Last week, Boris Johnson said he hoped to “be able to reduce that [2-metre] distance”, to make it easier to travel on public transport and boost the hospitality industry. This would allow extra people inside workplaces, restaurants, pubs and shops, and reduce the length of queues. The prime minister has instructed the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) to look into the possibility.
The UK guidance is out of line with advice in most other countries and with recommendations from the WHO, which says people should stay 1 metre apart. This is followed by France, while countries such as Germany and Australia have a 1.5-metre rule.The UK guidance is out of line with advice in most other countries and with recommendations from the WHO, which says people should stay 1 metre apart. This is followed by France, while countries such as Germany and Australia have a 1.5-metre rule.
Covid-free island prepares to bring home stranded citizensCovid-free island prepares to bring home stranded citizens
Bernadette Carreon reports for the Guardian from Koror:Bernadette Carreon reports for the Guardian from Koror:
For 143 Palau citizens trapped overseas by coronavirus travel restrictions, the journey home, always long, will be especially tortuous. To reach their Pacific island home they face six long weeks of quarantine – two in Guam, two in a hotel in Palau, and then another two weeks of self-isolation at home. They will also face at least five Covid-19 tests.For 143 Palau citizens trapped overseas by coronavirus travel restrictions, the journey home, always long, will be especially tortuous. To reach their Pacific island home they face six long weeks of quarantine – two in Guam, two in a hotel in Palau, and then another two weeks of self-isolation at home. They will also face at least five Covid-19 tests.
But some Palauans fear that even these measures will not be enough.But some Palauans fear that even these measures will not be enough.
Palau, in the north Pacific, is one of a handful of countries globally with zero cases of coronavirus. Having closed its borders on 22 March, the country has grappled with how to bring home its citizens, trapped abroad, particularly in the US, without importing the virus.Palau, in the north Pacific, is one of a handful of countries globally with zero cases of coronavirus. Having closed its borders on 22 March, the country has grappled with how to bring home its citizens, trapped abroad, particularly in the US, without importing the virus.
The topic has proven hugely divisive as the government has sought to balance the rights of citizens to return with the need to keep its small population safe.The topic has proven hugely divisive as the government has sought to balance the rights of citizens to return with the need to keep its small population safe.
In other New Zealand news, the international crew of Avatar 2 have been given special permission to enter New Zealand to begin filming the blockbuster sequel – despite the country’s border being closed to all foreign nationals.In other New Zealand news, the international crew of Avatar 2 have been given special permission to enter New Zealand to begin filming the blockbuster sequel – despite the country’s border being closed to all foreign nationals.
The country’s tourism industry, heavily reliant on overseas visitors, has taken a massive hit, and many families and couples have been separated for months by the measures. Many businesses have also struggled to bring workers stuck overseas home.The country’s tourism industry, heavily reliant on overseas visitors, has taken a massive hit, and many families and couples have been separated for months by the measures. Many businesses have also struggled to bring workers stuck overseas home.
So news that Avatar director James Cameron and 55 members of his crew had arrived in the country on a privately chartered plane over the weekend angered many:So news that Avatar director James Cameron and 55 members of his crew had arrived in the country on a privately chartered plane over the weekend angered many:
Charlotte Graham-McLay reports for the Guardian:Charlotte Graham-McLay reports for the Guardian:
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s prime minister, says her government will consider sooner than planned a move to the lowest level of Covid-19 restrictions after she said the country’s quashing of the virus had progressed “ahead of schedule.”Ardern’s Cabinet had been due to consider by 22 June whether to move to the loosest, so-called level 1 alert, but she told reporters on Tuesday that it would instead make its decision next Monday 8 June, providing there were “no unexpected cases” of the virus before then.Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s prime minister, says her government will consider sooner than planned a move to the lowest level of Covid-19 restrictions after she said the country’s quashing of the virus had progressed “ahead of schedule.”Ardern’s Cabinet had been due to consider by 22 June whether to move to the loosest, so-called level 1 alert, but she told reporters on Tuesday that it would instead make its decision next Monday 8 June, providing there were “no unexpected cases” of the virus before then.
New Zealand’s health officials just announced an 11th straight day of no new cases of Covid-19, with only one person still recovering from the virus. They are not in hospital. 22 people have died of the coronavirus in New Zealand, with no additional deaths announced on Tuesday. While the proposed level 1 restrictions have not been detailed by the government yet, it is believed they will entail little in the way of rules beyond a continuation of New Zealand’s strict border lockdown. Ardern said on Tuesday that a possible spike in Covid-19 cases had not happened as restrictions on New Zealanders had gradually relaxed, and she was now more optimistic that such a resurgence would not occur. “Our strategy of going hard and early has paid off,” she said, referring to the strict national shutdown she imposed in late March, when just over 200 people had been diagnosed with the virus. There have been fewer than 1,500 confirmed cases to date.New Zealand’s health officials just announced an 11th straight day of no new cases of Covid-19, with only one person still recovering from the virus. They are not in hospital. 22 people have died of the coronavirus in New Zealand, with no additional deaths announced on Tuesday. While the proposed level 1 restrictions have not been detailed by the government yet, it is believed they will entail little in the way of rules beyond a continuation of New Zealand’s strict border lockdown. Ardern said on Tuesday that a possible spike in Covid-19 cases had not happened as restrictions on New Zealanders had gradually relaxed, and she was now more optimistic that such a resurgence would not occur. “Our strategy of going hard and early has paid off,” she said, referring to the strict national shutdown she imposed in late March, when just over 200 people had been diagnosed with the virus. There have been fewer than 1,500 confirmed cases to date.
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic will haunt the US economy for a decade, wiping close to $8tn off economic growth, according to new projections released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Monday.The ongoing coronavirus pandemic will haunt the US economy for a decade, wiping close to $8tn off economic growth, according to new projections released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Monday.
In a letter to lawmakers CBO director Phillip Swagel projected the virus will reduce US economic output by 3% through 2030, a loss of $7.9tn.In a letter to lawmakers CBO director Phillip Swagel projected the virus will reduce US economic output by 3% through 2030, a loss of $7.9tn.
“Business closures and social distancing measures are expected to curtail consumer spending, while the recent drop in energy prices is projected to severely reduce US investment in the energy sector,” Swagel wrote in response to an inquiry from Senator Chuck Schumer. “Recent legislation will, in CBO’s assessment, partially mitigate the deterioration in economic conditions.”“Business closures and social distancing measures are expected to curtail consumer spending, while the recent drop in energy prices is projected to severely reduce US investment in the energy sector,” Swagel wrote in response to an inquiry from Senator Chuck Schumer. “Recent legislation will, in CBO’s assessment, partially mitigate the deterioration in economic conditions.”
Since the pandemic hit the US trillions of dollars have been poured into the economy via government stimulus programs and actions by the Federal Reserve.Since the pandemic hit the US trillions of dollars have been poured into the economy via government stimulus programs and actions by the Federal Reserve.
But the moves have not stopped unemployment soaring to levels unseen since the 1930s Great Depression. So far some 40 million Americans have lost their jobs and on Friday the Labor Department is expected to announce the unemployment rate reached 20% in May, up from 14.7% in April and just 4.4% in March.But the moves have not stopped unemployment soaring to levels unseen since the 1930s Great Depression. So far some 40 million Americans have lost their jobs and on Friday the Labor Department is expected to announce the unemployment rate reached 20% in May, up from 14.7% in April and just 4.4% in March.
The World Health Organization stressed Monday that the new coronavirus has not suddenly become less pathogenic, following claims by a leading Italian doctor that Covid-19 had lost some of its potency.The World Health Organization stressed Monday that the new coronavirus has not suddenly become less pathogenic, following claims by a leading Italian doctor that Covid-19 had lost some of its potency.
“That is not the case at all,” WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan told a virtual press briefing.“That is not the case at all,” WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan told a virtual press briefing.
The claims by Alberto Zangrillo sparked a furore on Monday, with the Italian government urging caution.The claims by Alberto Zangrillo sparked a furore on Monday, with the Italian government urging caution.
“In reality, the virus clinically no longer exists in Italy,” said Zangrillo, head of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, the capital of the northern Lombardy region, which has been the worst-hit by the pandemic.“In reality, the virus clinically no longer exists in Italy,” said Zangrillo, head of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, the capital of the northern Lombardy region, which has been the worst-hit by the pandemic.
“The swabs performed over the past 10 days have showed a viral load that is absolutely infinitesimal in quantitative terms compared to those carried out a month or two months ago,” he told RAI television on Sunday.“The swabs performed over the past 10 days have showed a viral load that is absolutely infinitesimal in quantitative terms compared to those carried out a month or two months ago,” he told RAI television on Sunday.
That prompted cries of disbelief from other experts, who said Zangrillo may have mistaken a higher detection rate of asymptomatic cases for diminished potency of the virus.That prompted cries of disbelief from other experts, who said Zangrillo may have mistaken a higher detection rate of asymptomatic cases for diminished potency of the virus.
Charlotte Graham-McLay reports for the Guardian:Charlotte Graham-McLay reports for the Guardian:
New Zealand has recorded an 11th consecutive day of no new cases of Covid-19, with only one case in the country still considered active. 22 people have died of the virus in New Zealand; there were no additional deaths to report on Tuesday. No one is being treated in hospital; the one remaining sufferer is recovering at home. New Zealand is on track to eliminate the virus after locking down the country in late March, when just over 200 cases and no deaths had been recorded. There have been fewer than 1,500 confirmed cases. Ashley Bloomfield, New Zealand’s director-general of health, also addressed the large protests that happened in the country’s largest cities on Monday over “the tragic death of George Floyd in the USA.”“Anyone who attended these gatherings or who is planning to be at other upcoming events and feels they may be at risk by coming into close contact with people they don’t know, should take a cautious approach and seek advice,” Bloomfield said in a statement, adding that those concerned should visit a doctor. He did not recommend those protesting quarantine themselves.New Zealand has recorded an 11th consecutive day of no new cases of Covid-19, with only one case in the country still considered active. 22 people have died of the virus in New Zealand; there were no additional deaths to report on Tuesday. No one is being treated in hospital; the one remaining sufferer is recovering at home. New Zealand is on track to eliminate the virus after locking down the country in late March, when just over 200 cases and no deaths had been recorded. There have been fewer than 1,500 confirmed cases. Ashley Bloomfield, New Zealand’s director-general of health, also addressed the large protests that happened in the country’s largest cities on Monday over “the tragic death of George Floyd in the USA.”“Anyone who attended these gatherings or who is planning to be at other upcoming events and feels they may be at risk by coming into close contact with people they don’t know, should take a cautious approach and seek advice,” Bloomfield said in a statement, adding that those concerned should visit a doctor. He did not recommend those protesting quarantine themselves.
Increased antibiotics use in combating the Covid-19 pandemic will strengthen bacterial resistance and ultimately lead to more deaths during the crisis and beyond, the World Health Organization said Monday.Increased antibiotics use in combating the Covid-19 pandemic will strengthen bacterial resistance and ultimately lead to more deaths during the crisis and beyond, the World Health Organization said Monday.
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said a “worrying number” of bacterial infections were becoming increasingly resistant to the medicines traditionally used to treat them.WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said a “worrying number” of bacterial infections were becoming increasingly resistant to the medicines traditionally used to treat them.
The UN health agency said it was concerned that the inappropriate use of antibiotics during the coronavirus crisis would further fuel the trend.The UN health agency said it was concerned that the inappropriate use of antibiotics during the coronavirus crisis would further fuel the trend.
The WHO said only a small proportion of Covid-19 patients needed antibiotics to treat subsequent bacterial infections. The organisation has issued guidance to medics not to provide antibiotic therapy or prophylaxis to patients with mild Covid-19, or to patients with moderate illness without a clinical suspicion of bacterial infection.The WHO said only a small proportion of Covid-19 patients needed antibiotics to treat subsequent bacterial infections. The organisation has issued guidance to medics not to provide antibiotic therapy or prophylaxis to patients with mild Covid-19, or to patients with moderate illness without a clinical suspicion of bacterial infection.
Tedros said the guidelines said should help tackle antimicrobial resistance while saving lives. He called the threat of antimicrobial resistance “one of the most urgent challenges of our time”.Tedros said the guidelines said should help tackle antimicrobial resistance while saving lives. He called the threat of antimicrobial resistance “one of the most urgent challenges of our time”.
Highlighting inappropriate usage, he said there was an “overuse” of antibiotics in some countries, while in low-income states, such life-saving medicines were unavailable, “leading to needless suffering and death”.Highlighting inappropriate usage, he said there was an “overuse” of antibiotics in some countries, while in low-income states, such life-saving medicines were unavailable, “leading to needless suffering and death”.
There have been at least 375,208 known deaths worldwide in the coronavirus pandemic so far, according to Johns Hopkins University figures.There have been at least 375,208 known deaths worldwide in the coronavirus pandemic so far, according to Johns Hopkins University figures.
There are at least 6,259,887 cases globally.There are at least 6,259,887 cases globally.
Both figures are likely to be higher due to delays in reporting, differing testing rates and definitions, and suspected underreporting.Both figures are likely to be higher due to delays in reporting, differing testing rates and definitions, and suspected underreporting.
These are the ten worst-affected countries in terms of infections.These are the ten worst-affected countries in terms of infections.
In case you missed it earlier:In case you missed it earlier:
Pakistanis are being urged to “live with the virus” as the country’s prime minister Imran Khan pushes ahead with a plan to lift lockdown restrictions despite rising infections and deaths, citing the economic losses being suffered.Pakistanis are being urged to “live with the virus” as the country’s prime minister Imran Khan pushes ahead with a plan to lift lockdown restrictions despite rising infections and deaths, citing the economic losses being suffered.
Pakistan has rolled back almost all measures, primarily to avert an economic meltdown. The country will open to tourism but cinemas, theatres and schools remain closed.The nation of 220 million has reported 72,160 cases and 1,543 deaths, which jumped lately to as high as 80 a day.Pakistan has rolled back almost all measures, primarily to avert an economic meltdown. The country will open to tourism but cinemas, theatres and schools remain closed.The nation of 220 million has reported 72,160 cases and 1,543 deaths, which jumped lately to as high as 80 a day.
The country cannot afford to match the losses incurred as many other countries have done, Khan said. He cited 50 million people who live below the poverty line and 25 million daily wagers. He said his government has given cash handouts to the poor, which wasn’t possible to continue on such a large scale, adding around 130 million to 150 million people were adversely affected by the shutdowns.The country cannot afford to match the losses incurred as many other countries have done, Khan said. He cited 50 million people who live below the poverty line and 25 million daily wagers. He said his government has given cash handouts to the poor, which wasn’t possible to continue on such a large scale, adding around 130 million to 150 million people were adversely affected by the shutdowns.
He urged people to act responsibly but more infections and deaths were inevitable.He urged people to act responsibly but more infections and deaths were inevitable.
Here is more on those comments from Dr. Anthony Fauci earlier:Here is more on those comments from Dr. Anthony Fauci earlier:
Anthony Fauci, the government’s top public health expert and Covid-19 task force member, said he was no longer in frequent contact with the president.Anthony Fauci, the government’s top public health expert and Covid-19 task force member, said he was no longer in frequent contact with the president.
Asked whether the president talks to him often about Covid vaccine work, he told a reporter with Stat News, “No ... As you probably noticed, that the task force meetings have not occurred as often lately. And certainly my meetings with the president have been dramatically decreased.”Asked whether the president talks to him often about Covid vaccine work, he told a reporter with Stat News, “No ... As you probably noticed, that the task force meetings have not occurred as often lately. And certainly my meetings with the president have been dramatically decreased.”
Fauci noted that they used to have task force meetings daily, including on the weekend, and said that frequently, the two would talk after the meeting, estimating that a month ago, they met four times a week.Fauci noted that they used to have task force meetings daily, including on the weekend, and said that frequently, the two would talk after the meeting, estimating that a month ago, they met four times a week.
Fauci, the director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, also told a CNN reporter that he has not spoken or met with Trump in two weeks and that their last interaction was 18 May, during a teleconference with the nation’s governors.Fauci, the director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, also told a CNN reporter that he has not spoken or met with Trump in two weeks and that their last interaction was 18 May, during a teleconference with the nation’s governors.
The comments from Fauci come as states across the US have continued to reopen and end lockdowns, even as reports of new Covid-19 cases and deaths continue. Last week, the US recordedThe comments from Fauci come as states across the US have continued to reopen and end lockdowns, even as reports of new Covid-19 cases and deaths continue. Last week, the US recorded
In his STAT interview, Fauci said he understood the desire to reopen states as quickly as possible: “I certainly have sensitivity for the need of the public to start getting to some form of normalization.” But he said he was still concerned about the pace of the reopening:In his STAT interview, Fauci said he understood the desire to reopen states as quickly as possible: “I certainly have sensitivity for the need of the public to start getting to some form of normalization.” But he said he was still concerned about the pace of the reopening:
He said he was not concerned about the 12-18 month vaccine timetable, but added, “There’s no guarantee that it’s going to be effective.He said he was not concerned about the 12-18 month vaccine timetable, but added, “There’s no guarantee that it’s going to be effective.
In May during Senate testimony, Fauci also expressed concerns about the potential for ongoing outbreaks: “There is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you might not be able to control. Not only leading to some suffering and death, but it could even set you back on the road to get economic recovery.”In May during Senate testimony, Fauci also expressed concerns about the potential for ongoing outbreaks: “There is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you might not be able to control. Not only leading to some suffering and death, but it could even set you back on the road to get economic recovery.”
Hi, Helen Sullivan with you now. I’ll be bringing you the latest in the coronavirus pandemic from around the world for the next few hours.Hi, Helen Sullivan with you now. I’ll be bringing you the latest in the coronavirus pandemic from around the world for the next few hours.
As always, we welcome your questions, comments, feedback, news and tips. You can get in touch with me on Twitter @helenrsullivan or via email: helen.sullivan[at]theguardian.comAs always, we welcome your questions, comments, feedback, news and tips. You can get in touch with me on Twitter @helenrsullivan or via email: helen.sullivan[at]theguardian.com
Anthony Fauci, the US government’s top public health expert and Covid-19 task force member, has said he and President Donald Trump are no longer in regular contact, telling a reporter at Stat News: “My meetings with the president have been dramatically decreased.” Fauci also told CNN that he and the president have not spoken or met since 18 May.Anthony Fauci, the US government’s top public health expert and Covid-19 task force member, has said he and President Donald Trump are no longer in regular contact, telling a reporter at Stat News: “My meetings with the president have been dramatically decreased.” Fauci also told CNN that he and the president have not spoken or met since 18 May.
Fauci’s comments come as protests sweep the US, sparking fears of new infections. The US has more than 1.8 million confirmed cases, and over 105,000 deaths.Fauci’s comments come as protests sweep the US, sparking fears of new infections. The US has more than 1.8 million confirmed cases, and over 105,000 deaths.
Here are the latest developments from the last few hours:Here are the latest developments from the last few hours:
Known deaths worldwide near 375,000, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. They say at least 6,246,042 people are known to have been infected and at least 374,452 are known to have died since the outbreak began.Known deaths worldwide near 375,000, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. They say at least 6,246,042 people are known to have been infected and at least 374,452 are known to have died since the outbreak began.
New analysis from the US has found that masks and social distancing can help control the coronavirus but hand washing and other measures are still needed. Researchers concluded single-layer cloth masks are less effective than surgical masks, while tight-fitting N95 masks provide the best protection. A distance of one meter (more than three feet) between people lowers the danger of catching the virus, while two meters (about 6 1/2 feet) is even better. None of the strategies work perfectly and more rigorous studies are needed, according to the analysis published Monday.New analysis from the US has found that masks and social distancing can help control the coronavirus but hand washing and other measures are still needed. Researchers concluded single-layer cloth masks are less effective than surgical masks, while tight-fitting N95 masks provide the best protection. A distance of one meter (more than three feet) between people lowers the danger of catching the virus, while two meters (about 6 1/2 feet) is even better. None of the strategies work perfectly and more rigorous studies are needed, according to the analysis published Monday.
Trump deploys military in Washington DC. In an address at the White House shortly after George Floyd’s death was ruled a homicide, the president Trump said he was deploying “thousands of heavily-armed soldiers, military personnel, and law enforcement officers to stop the rioting, looting, vandalism, assaults, and the wanton destruction of property” in the US capital. In his brief remarks, Trump mentioned the virus only once, saying the protests mean, “Brave nurses who have battled the virus are afraid to leave their homes.”Trump deploys military in Washington DC. In an address at the White House shortly after George Floyd’s death was ruled a homicide, the president Trump said he was deploying “thousands of heavily-armed soldiers, military personnel, and law enforcement officers to stop the rioting, looting, vandalism, assaults, and the wanton destruction of property” in the US capital. In his brief remarks, Trump mentioned the virus only once, saying the protests mean, “Brave nurses who have battled the virus are afraid to leave their homes.”
Fauci says he and Trump no longer in regular contact. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top public health expert and Covid-19 task force member, said he was no longer in frequent contact with the president. Asked whether the president talks to him often about Covid vaccine work, he told a reporter with Stat News, “No ... As you probably noticed, that the task force meetings have not occurred as often lately. And certainly my meetings with the president have been dramatically decreased.” Fauci noted that they used to have task force meetings daily, including on the weekend, and said that frequently, the two would talk after the meeting, estimating that a month ago, they met four times a week. Fauci also told a CNN reporter that he has not spoken or met with Trump in two weeks and that their last interaction was 18 May.Fauci says he and Trump no longer in regular contact. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top public health expert and Covid-19 task force member, said he was no longer in frequent contact with the president. Asked whether the president talks to him often about Covid vaccine work, he told a reporter with Stat News, “No ... As you probably noticed, that the task force meetings have not occurred as often lately. And certainly my meetings with the president have been dramatically decreased.” Fauci noted that they used to have task force meetings daily, including on the weekend, and said that frequently, the two would talk after the meeting, estimating that a month ago, they met four times a week. Fauci also told a CNN reporter that he has not spoken or met with Trump in two weeks and that their last interaction was 18 May.
Pakistanis urged to “live with the virus”. Pakistanis are being urged to “live with the virus” as the country’s prime minister, Imran Khan, pushes ahead with a plan to lift lockdown restrictions despite rising infections and deaths, citing the economic losses being suffered. Pakistan has rolled back almost all measures, primarily to avert an economic meltdown. Khan urged people to act responsibly but more infections and deaths were inevitable: “This virus will spread more. I have to say it with regret that there will be more deaths. If people do take care they can live with the virus.”Pakistanis urged to “live with the virus”. Pakistanis are being urged to “live with the virus” as the country’s prime minister, Imran Khan, pushes ahead with a plan to lift lockdown restrictions despite rising infections and deaths, citing the economic losses being suffered. Pakistan has rolled back almost all measures, primarily to avert an economic meltdown. Khan urged people to act responsibly but more infections and deaths were inevitable: “This virus will spread more. I have to say it with regret that there will be more deaths. If people do take care they can live with the virus.”
UK government criticised over “ridiculous” rules for 14-day quarantine. Tens of thousands of new arrivals to the UK will be able to go food shopping, change accommodation and use public transport from airports during a 14-day quarantine imposed to prevent a second wave of coronavirus, under draft plans to be laid before parliament.UK government criticised over “ridiculous” rules for 14-day quarantine. Tens of thousands of new arrivals to the UK will be able to go food shopping, change accommodation and use public transport from airports during a 14-day quarantine imposed to prevent a second wave of coronavirus, under draft plans to be laid before parliament.
Public trust in the UK government as a source of accurate information about the epidemic has collapsed, suggesting ministers may struggle to maintain lockdown restrictions in the aftermath of the Dominic Cummings affair.Public trust in the UK government as a source of accurate information about the epidemic has collapsed, suggesting ministers may struggle to maintain lockdown restrictions in the aftermath of the Dominic Cummings affair.
Spain reported no new deaths for the first time since March. The emergency health response chief, Fernando Simón, called the development very encouraging. There were only 71 new infections over the past 24 hours, he said.Spain reported no new deaths for the first time since March. The emergency health response chief, Fernando Simón, called the development very encouraging. There were only 71 new infections over the past 24 hours, he said.
There were fears of resurgence in Germany, after the country’s disease control body confirmed 333 new infections and 11 new deaths. The reproduction rate rose to 1.04 on Sunday, staying above the critical threshold of 1 for a second day.There were fears of resurgence in Germany, after the country’s disease control body confirmed 333 new infections and 11 new deaths. The reproduction rate rose to 1.04 on Sunday, staying above the critical threshold of 1 for a second day.
Malaysia’s health ministry says 10 days have passed since a coronavirus-related death. On Monday, the country reported 38 new cases, bringing the cumulative total to 7,857 cases. The death toll stands at 115.Malaysia’s health ministry says 10 days have passed since a coronavirus-related death. On Monday, the country reported 38 new cases, bringing the cumulative total to 7,857 cases. The death toll stands at 115.
Bars and restaurants reopened in the Netherlands for the first time in three months. Along with museums, cinemas and theatres, they were allowed to open their doors as long as they followed strict social distancing rules.Bars and restaurants reopened in the Netherlands for the first time in three months. Along with museums, cinemas and theatres, they were allowed to open their doors as long as they followed strict social distancing rules.
Long queues stretched outside railway stations in major Indian cities as authorities eased a nationwide lockdown despite a record daily rise in cases. Rail services, apart from the movement of some essential cargo, were halted in late March ahead of efforts to contain the virus that froze almost all economic activity.Long queues stretched outside railway stations in major Indian cities as authorities eased a nationwide lockdown despite a record daily rise in cases. Rail services, apart from the movement of some essential cargo, were halted in late March ahead of efforts to contain the virus that froze almost all economic activity.
The family of a Covid-19 victim have called for an inquiry into the Champions League match between Liverpool v Atlético Madrid in March. Richard Mawson, 70, was “fit and healthy” before the match on 11 March, his wife Mary said.The family of a Covid-19 victim have called for an inquiry into the Champions League match between Liverpool v Atlético Madrid in March. Richard Mawson, 70, was “fit and healthy” before the match on 11 March, his wife Mary said.