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Coronavirus live news: global cases pass 6.3m; alert issued in Tokyo amid fear of new surge in cases Coronavirus live news: global cases pass 6.3m; alert issued in Tokyo amid fear of new surge in cases
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Cases in Africa pass 150,000; Germany eases travel ban; Wuhan doctor who worked with whistleblower diesCases in Africa pass 150,000; Germany eases travel ban; Wuhan doctor who worked with whistleblower dies
That comes the day after Parisian cafes and restaurants reopen for the first time in 11 weeks.
The ministry said the number of people in hospital fell by more than 260, or 1.8%, to 14,028, and the number of people in intensive care fell by 49, or 3.8%, to 1,253. Both numbers have been on a downward trend since mid-April.
France’s death toll has risen by more than a 100 in a 24-hour period for the first time in 13 days, as the country enacts a new easing of lockdown measures.
The French health ministry said that the number of fatalities has risen by 107, or 0.4%, to 28,940, the fifth-highest tally in the world.
The US and Brazilian presidents, Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, are pushing for a joint research effort on using a drug to treat Covid-19 that has been linked to increased deaths in virus patients.The US and Brazilian presidents, Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, are pushing for a joint research effort on using a drug to treat Covid-19 that has been linked to increased deaths in virus patients.
Trump has repeatedly touted use of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, even admitting to taking it himself as a preventative measure. US health bosses have cautioned against its use outside of a hospital setting because of a risk of heart problems.Trump has repeatedly touted use of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, even admitting to taking it himself as a preventative measure. US health bosses have cautioned against its use outside of a hospital setting because of a risk of heart problems.
The White House said Trump and Bolsonaro “expressed their mutual appreciation for the longstanding collaboration on health issues between the two countries”, discussing the US delivery of 2m doses of the controversial drug to Brazil and a “joint research effort to help further evaluate the safety and efficacy of hydroxychloroquine for both prophylaxis and the early treatment of the coronavirus”.The White House said Trump and Bolsonaro “expressed their mutual appreciation for the longstanding collaboration on health issues between the two countries”, discussing the US delivery of 2m doses of the controversial drug to Brazil and a “joint research effort to help further evaluate the safety and efficacy of hydroxychloroquine for both prophylaxis and the early treatment of the coronavirus”.
Key developments in the global coronavirus outbreak today include:Key developments in the global coronavirus outbreak today include:
The number of officially confirmed cases of coronavirus around the world has passed 6.3 million. According to researchers from Johns Hopkins University, 6,309,107 people are known to have been infected, while 376,445 are known to have died since the outbreak began.The number of officially confirmed cases of coronavirus around the world has passed 6.3 million. According to researchers from Johns Hopkins University, 6,309,107 people are known to have been infected, while 376,445 are known to have died since the outbreak began.
Iran confirmed its second highest number of new cases in a 24-hour period since its outbreak began, with the health ministry saying 3,117 people tested positive. The number of new daily infections in Iran has now returned to levels previously seen at the peak of its outbreak in late March.Iran confirmed its second highest number of new cases in a 24-hour period since its outbreak began, with the health ministry saying 3,117 people tested positive. The number of new daily infections in Iran has now returned to levels previously seen at the peak of its outbreak in late March.
Germany’s travel warning for Europe will be lifted on Wednesday, its foreign minister, Heiko Maas, announced. The worldwide travel warning still applies. But, for the countries of the EU and associated states, the warning will be replaced by travel advice that will give travellers detailed information about the situation in each state.Germany’s travel warning for Europe will be lifted on Wednesday, its foreign minister, Heiko Maas, announced. The worldwide travel warning still applies. But, for the countries of the EU and associated states, the warning will be replaced by travel advice that will give travellers detailed information about the situation in each state.
The pandemic is exposing “endemic inequalities” that must be addressed, according to the UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, who highlighted the protests triggered by the killing of George Floyd and data showing the crisis has had a worse impact on ethnic minority groups.The pandemic is exposing “endemic inequalities” that must be addressed, according to the UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, who highlighted the protests triggered by the killing of George Floyd and data showing the crisis has had a worse impact on ethnic minority groups.
The UK’s official death toll passed 50,000, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. The total differs from the government’s daily counts, which only include deaths in hospitals and care homes where the person had tested positive.The UK’s official death toll passed 50,000, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. The total differs from the government’s daily counts, which only include deaths in hospitals and care homes where the person had tested positive.
The UK statistics watchdog criticised the government’s testing data. Whitehall’s use of testing data appears to be aimed more at making it look like a lot is being done than actually painting a clear picture, the chairman of the UK Statistics Authority warned the health secretary, Matt Hancock.The UK statistics watchdog criticised the government’s testing data. Whitehall’s use of testing data appears to be aimed more at making it look like a lot is being done than actually painting a clear picture, the chairman of the UK Statistics Authority warned the health secretary, Matt Hancock.
A Wuhan doctor who worked with the whistleblower Li Wenliang died of the virus last week, Chinese state media reported. Hu Weifeng, a urologist at Wuhan central hospital, reportedly became China’s first Covid-19 fatality in weeks when he died on Friday after being treated for more than four months.A Wuhan doctor who worked with the whistleblower Li Wenliang died of the virus last week, Chinese state media reported. Hu Weifeng, a urologist at Wuhan central hospital, reportedly became China’s first Covid-19 fatality in weeks when he died on Friday after being treated for more than four months.
Meanwhile, Chinese officials sat on releasing the genetic map of the coronavirus for more than a week after multiple government labs had fully decoded it, according to an Associated Press report.Meanwhile, Chinese officials sat on releasing the genetic map of the coronavirus for more than a week after multiple government labs had fully decoded it, according to an Associated Press report.
The rise in unemployment slowed in Spain. The number of new jobseekers was close to 27,000 in May, about 10 times lower than in March and April during the country’s lockdown, the labour ministry said.The rise in unemployment slowed in Spain. The number of new jobseekers was close to 27,000 in May, about 10 times lower than in March and April during the country’s lockdown, the labour ministry said.
Thats it from me, Damien Gayle, for another day. See you tomorrow.Thats it from me, Damien Gayle, for another day. See you tomorrow.
Reuters has posted this interesting video report on the potential for the spread of coronavirus during the demonstrations against the police killing of George Floyd in the US.Reuters has posted this interesting video report on the potential for the spread of coronavirus during the demonstrations against the police killing of George Floyd in the US.
In particular, one expert warns, the collapse of trust in the authorities is likely to have an impact on contact tracing. After all, when someone from the government calls you up to ask you who you went to the demo with, are you going to tell them?In particular, one expert warns, the collapse of trust in the authorities is likely to have an impact on contact tracing. After all, when someone from the government calls you up to ask you who you went to the demo with, are you going to tell them?
There have now been more than 6.3 million confirmed cases of coronavirus across the world since the outbreak was first detected in China at the end of 2019, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.There have now been more than 6.3 million confirmed cases of coronavirus across the world since the outbreak was first detected in China at the end of 2019, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
The US-based university said that countries had reported a total of 6,318,040 cases of the virus on Tuesday, of which 376,885 had led to deaths.The US-based university said that countries had reported a total of 6,318,040 cases of the virus on Tuesday, of which 376,885 had led to deaths.
The US continues to lead the world in confirmed cases, reporting 1,817,785, more than twice as many as the second-place country, Brazil, which has reported 526,447. Russia is the third worst-affected country, with 423,186 confirmed cases. The UK is fourth, with 277,738.The US continues to lead the world in confirmed cases, reporting 1,817,785, more than twice as many as the second-place country, Brazil, which has reported 526,447. Russia is the third worst-affected country, with 423,186 confirmed cases. The UK is fourth, with 277,738.
However, testing for the virus is not widespread even in many of the world’s richest countries, meaning that the true extent of the outbreak is likely to be much larger.However, testing for the virus is not widespread even in many of the world’s richest countries, meaning that the true extent of the outbreak is likely to be much larger.
A senior US army vaccine researcher said on Tuesday it was reasonable to expect that some sort of coronavirus vaccine could be available to some parts of the US population by the end of the year, Reuters reports.A senior US army vaccine researcher said on Tuesday it was reasonable to expect that some sort of coronavirus vaccine could be available to some parts of the US population by the end of the year, Reuters reports.
The defence secretary, Mark Esper, vowed on 15 May that the US government would collaborate with the private sector to produce a vaccine to treat US citizens and partners abroad by the year-end.The defence secretary, Mark Esper, vowed on 15 May that the US government would collaborate with the private sector to produce a vaccine to treat US citizens and partners abroad by the year-end.
Col Wendy Sammons-Jackson, director of the military infectious disease research programme, told a Pentagon news briefing it was “reasonable to expect that there will be some form of a vaccine that could be available at some level, to a certain population by the end of the year”.Col Wendy Sammons-Jackson, director of the military infectious disease research programme, told a Pentagon news briefing it was “reasonable to expect that there will be some form of a vaccine that could be available at some level, to a certain population by the end of the year”.
The World Health Organization’s representative in Equatorial Guinea has been ordered to leave the country, after officials accused her of falsifying coronavirus case numbers.The World Health Organization’s representative in Equatorial Guinea has been ordered to leave the country, after officials accused her of falsifying coronavirus case numbers.
In a document seen by AFP on Tuesday, the foreign ministry asked the UN health agency’s regional office in Africa “to end the duties” of its representative in Equatorial Guinea, Triphonie Nkurunziza, “and immediately oversee her departure from Malabo.”In a document seen by AFP on Tuesday, the foreign ministry asked the UN health agency’s regional office in Africa “to end the duties” of its representative in Equatorial Guinea, Triphonie Nkurunziza, “and immediately oversee her departure from Malabo.”
The prime minister, Pascual Obama Asue, appearing at the Senate last Friday, accused Nkurunziza of “falsifying the data of people contaminated” by the coronavirus. “We don’t have a problem with the WHO, we have a problem with the WHO’s representative in Malabo,” he said in remarks broadcast on state television.The prime minister, Pascual Obama Asue, appearing at the Senate last Friday, accused Nkurunziza of “falsifying the data of people contaminated” by the coronavirus. “We don’t have a problem with the WHO, we have a problem with the WHO’s representative in Malabo,” he said in remarks broadcast on state television.
A source at the UN office in Malabo, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the government’s request but declined to go into details. “The government has asked her to go, we have received a document - she is accused of falsifying Covid-19 figures,” the source said. However, Nkurunziza is still in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea’s island capital, as there are no flights enabling her to leave, the source said.A source at the UN office in Malabo, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the government’s request but declined to go into details. “The government has asked her to go, we have received a document - she is accused of falsifying Covid-19 figures,” the source said. However, Nkurunziza is still in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea’s island capital, as there are no flights enabling her to leave, the source said.
Officials say that as of Monday there were 1,306 recorded cases of coronavirus, 12 of them fatalities, in a population of 1.3 million. The official tally used to be updated daily, but this practice stopped on 28 April, and the update is now being published only from time to time.Officials say that as of Monday there were 1,306 recorded cases of coronavirus, 12 of them fatalities, in a population of 1.3 million. The official tally used to be updated daily, but this practice stopped on 28 April, and the update is now being published only from time to time.
Figures put forward by the WHO have sometimes been somewhat higher than the national tally, although both tolls are the same right now.Figures put forward by the WHO have sometimes been somewhat higher than the national tally, although both tolls are the same right now.
On Tuesday, Spain’s health ministry reported no new Covid-19 deaths for a second consecutive day, writes Sam Jones, the Guardian’s Madrid correspondent. However, the ministry also said there had been 34 deaths across the country over the past week, leading to some confusion.On Tuesday, Spain’s health ministry reported no new Covid-19 deaths for a second consecutive day, writes Sam Jones, the Guardian’s Madrid correspondent. However, the ministry also said there had been 34 deaths across the country over the past week, leading to some confusion.
Fernando Simón, the head of Spain’s centre for health emergencies, said the death figures were “yielding some problems” but added that the numbers were provided by Spain’s regional governments.Fernando Simón, the head of Spain’s centre for health emergencies, said the death figures were “yielding some problems” but added that the numbers were provided by Spain’s regional governments.
To date, the country has registered 27,127 deaths and 239,932 cases.To date, the country has registered 27,127 deaths and 239,932 cases.
The World Health Organization struggled to get needed information from China during critical early days of the coronavirus pandemic, according to recordings of internal meetings that contradict the organisation’s public praise of Beijing’s response to the outbreak, writes Lily Kuo, the Guardian’s Beijing bureau chief.The World Health Organization struggled to get needed information from China during critical early days of the coronavirus pandemic, according to recordings of internal meetings that contradict the organisation’s public praise of Beijing’s response to the outbreak, writes Lily Kuo, the Guardian’s Beijing bureau chief.
The recordings, obtained by the Associated Press (AP), show officials complaining in meetings during the week of 6 January that Beijing was not sharing data needed to evaluate the risk of the virus to the rest of the world. It was not until 20 January that China confirmed coronavirus was contagious and 30 January that the WHO declared a global emergency.The recordings, obtained by the Associated Press (AP), show officials complaining in meetings during the week of 6 January that Beijing was not sharing data needed to evaluate the risk of the virus to the rest of the world. It was not until 20 January that China confirmed coronavirus was contagious and 30 January that the WHO declared a global emergency.
“We’re going on very minimal information,” said Maria Van Kerkhove, an epidemiologist and the WHO technical lead for Covid-19, according to the AP. “It’s clearly not enough for you to do proper planning.”“We’re going on very minimal information,” said Maria Van Kerkhove, an epidemiologist and the WHO technical lead for Covid-19, according to the AP. “It’s clearly not enough for you to do proper planning.”
The WHO’s top official in China, Gauden Galea, said in one of the recordings: “We’re currently at the stage where yes, they’re giving it to us 15 minutes before it appears on CCTV [Chinese state TV].”The WHO’s top official in China, Gauden Galea, said in one of the recordings: “We’re currently at the stage where yes, they’re giving it to us 15 minutes before it appears on CCTV [Chinese state TV].”
The report comes amid growing international scrutiny of China’s handling of the outbreak and moves to establish an independent investigation into the origins of the virus, which has infected more than 6 million and killed more than 375,000 people around the world.The report comes amid growing international scrutiny of China’s handling of the outbreak and moves to establish an independent investigation into the origins of the virus, which has infected more than 6 million and killed more than 375,000 people around the world.
The UK reached another grim milestone in its battle with coronavirus today as the official death toll surpassed 50,000, writes Pamela Duncan.The UK reached another grim milestone in its battle with coronavirus today as the official death toll surpassed 50,000, writes Pamela Duncan.
This morning, the ONS released figures showing that 44,401 Covid deaths had occurred in England and Wales by 22 May (these figures differ from the daily figures put out by the government, which include only deaths that have occurred in hospitals and care homes where the person has had a positive Covid-19 test prior to their death).This morning, the ONS released figures showing that 44,401 Covid deaths had occurred in England and Wales by 22 May (these figures differ from the daily figures put out by the government, which include only deaths that have occurred in hospitals and care homes where the person has had a positive Covid-19 test prior to their death).
This follows last week’s release from National Records of Scotland, which showed that 3,779 deaths had been registered there up to 24 March.This follows last week’s release from National Records of Scotland, which showed that 3,779 deaths had been registered there up to 24 March.
A further 716 deaths had occurred in Northern Ireland by 22 May, NISRA figures show.A further 716 deaths had occurred in Northern Ireland by 22 May, NISRA figures show.
However, figures from NHS England show there were 931 deaths since then, a number that includes hospital deaths but not those occurring in care homes and other settings.However, figures from NHS England show there were 931 deaths since then, a number that includes hospital deaths but not those occurring in care homes and other settings.
Scottish government figures released today show there have been 105 deaths newly registered after 24 May.Scottish government figures released today show there have been 105 deaths newly registered after 24 May.
A further 78 deaths have occurred in Wales since 23 May, while there were 22 deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the same period.A further 78 deaths have occurred in Wales since 23 May, while there were 22 deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the same period.
The prime minister of Russia has announced a 5tn rouble (£58bn) package to shore up the economy after coronavirus containment measures triggered the deepest contraction since 2009, Reuters reports.The prime minister of Russia has announced a 5tn rouble (£58bn) package to shore up the economy after coronavirus containment measures triggered the deepest contraction since 2009, Reuters reports.
Despite the number of confirmed Covid-19 infections nearing 424,000, the world’s third highest, Russia began to reopen this week with short walks permitted in Moscow and other, less hard-hit regions, cancelling pass systems and reopening cafes.Despite the number of confirmed Covid-19 infections nearing 424,000, the world’s third highest, Russia began to reopen this week with short walks permitted in Moscow and other, less hard-hit regions, cancelling pass systems and reopening cafes.
In April, the first full month of a nationwide lockdown, joblessness jumped to 5.8%, retail sales dipped by 23.4% and gross domestic product contracted by 12% – its deepest fall since May 2009. Overall, GDP is forecast down by 5-8% this year.In April, the first full month of a nationwide lockdown, joblessness jumped to 5.8%, retail sales dipped by 23.4% and gross domestic product contracted by 12% – its deepest fall since May 2009. Overall, GDP is forecast down by 5-8% this year.
“By the end of the recovery period we should achieve stable, prolonged economic growth above pre-crisis levels,” Mikhail Mishustin, the PM, said, without giving details or figures. Before the coronavirus crisis, Russian GDP was forecast to grow by 3.1-3.2% in 2021-22.“By the end of the recovery period we should achieve stable, prolonged economic growth above pre-crisis levels,” Mikhail Mishustin, the PM, said, without giving details or figures. Before the coronavirus crisis, Russian GDP was forecast to grow by 3.1-3.2% in 2021-22.
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, described the plan as a foundation for repairing the economy and for “long-term structural change”.The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, described the plan as a foundation for repairing the economy and for “long-term structural change”.
“It is a matter of crucial importance for us to solve today’s acute problems, as well as ensure confident movement forward in the long-term,” the French news agency AFP quoted him as saying.“It is a matter of crucial importance for us to solve today’s acute problems, as well as ensure confident movement forward in the long-term,” the French news agency AFP quoted him as saying.
Putin said the epidemic had “seriously impacted all spheres of life” and added that he expected to launch the recovery plan next month.Putin said the epidemic had “seriously impacted all spheres of life” and added that he expected to launch the recovery plan next month.
Shopping malls in Dubai will fully reopen for business on Wednesday, in the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions, the emirate’s media office has announced, AFP reports.Shopping malls in Dubai will fully reopen for business on Wednesday, in the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions, the emirate’s media office has announced, AFP reports.
The step makes the city-state the first in the Middle East to drop nearly all restrictions to combat the spread of the virus. Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, had already shortened a nighttime curfew to seven hours starting from 11pm.The step makes the city-state the first in the Middle East to drop nearly all restrictions to combat the spread of the virus. Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, had already shortened a nighttime curfew to seven hours starting from 11pm.
Businesses in the private sector had been allowed since last week to work at 50% capacity, but the authorities now say they can “fully operate”.Businesses in the private sector had been allowed since last week to work at 50% capacity, but the authorities now say they can “fully operate”.
Dubai’s shopping centres include the Mall of the Emirates, which has its own indoor ski slope, and Dubai Mall, adjacent to Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest structure.Dubai’s shopping centres include the Mall of the Emirates, which has its own indoor ski slope, and Dubai Mall, adjacent to Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest structure.
“The move aims to ensure the private sector is able to resume normal activity without compromising on preventive steps to protect people’s health and safety,” a media office statement said.“The move aims to ensure the private sector is able to resume normal activity without compromising on preventive steps to protect people’s health and safety,” a media office statement said.
Preventative measures include wearing face masks, maintaining a minimum distance of 2 metres between individuals, and the regular use of hand-sanitiser, the statement added.Preventative measures include wearing face masks, maintaining a minimum distance of 2 metres between individuals, and the regular use of hand-sanitiser, the statement added.
Confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa have passed 35,000, the health minister reported on Tuesday.Confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa have passed 35,000, the health minister reported on Tuesday.
In a tweet posted earlier in the afternoon, Zweli Mkhize reported that the cumulative number of cases in the country was now 35,812, an increase of 1,455 since Monday.In a tweet posted earlier in the afternoon, Zweli Mkhize reported that the cumulative number of cases in the country was now 35,812, an increase of 1,455 since Monday.
South Africa has the most confirmed virus cases of any nation in Africa. Despite that, authorities in the country took another step in easing lockdown restrictions on Monday with alcohol sales allowed again. Authorities have warned that the rate of new cases is expected to quicken.South Africa has the most confirmed virus cases of any nation in Africa. Despite that, authorities in the country took another step in easing lockdown restrictions on Monday with alcohol sales allowed again. Authorities have warned that the rate of new cases is expected to quicken.
South Africa has seen cases double roughly every 12 days while cases in the Western Cape, which by itself accounts for more than 23,000 infections, have been doubling every nine days.South Africa has seen cases double roughly every 12 days while cases in the Western Cape, which by itself accounts for more than 23,000 infections, have been doubling every nine days.
A coronavirus alert has been issued in Tokyo, as fears grow of a resurgence of infections just a week after the state of emergency in Japan’s capital was ended.A coronavirus alert has been issued in Tokyo, as fears grow of a resurgence of infections just a week after the state of emergency in Japan’s capital was ended.
The regional governor, Yuriko Koike, issued the alert Tuesday after 34 new cases were confirmed in the city, where confirmed infections had slowed to a few per day in late May.The regional governor, Yuriko Koike, issued the alert Tuesday after 34 new cases were confirmed in the city, where confirmed infections had slowed to a few per day in late May.
“The alert is to precisely inform the people of the status of infections and to advise caution,” Koike was quoted as saying by the Associated Press.“The alert is to precisely inform the people of the status of infections and to advise caution,” Koike was quoted as saying by the Associated Press.
Lighting on Tokyo’s Rainbow Bridge will be changed from rainbow-coloured to red as a sign of alert. However, the alert does not mean restrictions will be reimposed immediately.Lighting on Tokyo’s Rainbow Bridge will be changed from rainbow-coloured to red as a sign of alert. However, the alert does not mean restrictions will be reimposed immediately.
Experts say the rise in new cases reflects the increased movement of people since mid-May and could increase further.Experts say the rise in new cases reflects the increased movement of people since mid-May and could increase further.
Koike said: “I want to remind everyone once again that we are fighting against an unknown virus as we still don’t have any vaccines or treatment for it.”Koike said: “I want to remind everyone once again that we are fighting against an unknown virus as we still don’t have any vaccines or treatment for it.”
Hundreds of residents of one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Nairobi, Kenya, lit fires in the streets last night as they protested over the killing by police of a homeless man during the dusk-to-dawn curfew.Hundreds of residents of one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Nairobi, Kenya, lit fires in the streets last night as they protested over the killing by police of a homeless man during the dusk-to-dawn curfew.
Nineteen Kenyans have been killed by police enforcing coronavirus lockdowns, according to Boniface Mwangi, a civil rights activist. All came from low-income neighbourhoods, he said.Nineteen Kenyans have been killed by police enforcing coronavirus lockdowns, according to Boniface Mwangi, a civil rights activist. All came from low-income neighbourhoods, he said.
On Monday night, hundreds of people in Mathare, a slum in the east of the Kenyan capital, left their homes and burned tires in the streets in the latest outrage over police brutality. Dominic Njagi told the Associated Press he couldn’t understand why police shot his brother, 51-year-old James Mureithi.On Monday night, hundreds of people in Mathare, a slum in the east of the Kenyan capital, left their homes and burned tires in the streets in the latest outrage over police brutality. Dominic Njagi told the Associated Press he couldn’t understand why police shot his brother, 51-year-old James Mureithi.
He said Mureithi was a university-educated automotive engineer who suffered a mental breakdown after divorcing his wife 10 years ago.He said Mureithi was a university-educated automotive engineer who suffered a mental breakdown after divorcing his wife 10 years ago.
“The pathologist I talked to said my brother was shot twice; one on the legs and the other on the chest,” Njagi said. “The pathologist said the chest wound was at close range.”“The pathologist I talked to said my brother was shot twice; one on the legs and the other on the chest,” Njagi said. “The pathologist said the chest wound was at close range.”
A local elder, Stephen Wesonga, said Mureithi was well-known in the slum as he used to walk around collecting recyclables to sell.A local elder, Stephen Wesonga, said Mureithi was well-known in the slum as he used to walk around collecting recyclables to sell.
Several gatherings of extended families in the city of Göttingen, north-west Germany, two weekends ago have resulted in a local spike of the coronavirus, which authorities say has highlighted the need to stick to physical distancing rules, writes Kate Connolly, the Guardian’s Berlin correspondent.Several gatherings of extended families in the city of Göttingen, north-west Germany, two weekends ago have resulted in a local spike of the coronavirus, which authorities say has highlighted the need to stick to physical distancing rules, writes Kate Connolly, the Guardian’s Berlin correspondent.
As Germany slowly emerges from its lockdown restrictions, the outbreaks in Göttingen serve to illustrate the challenge of keeping the virus contained, despite the relatively efficient tracking and tracing system in place in the country.As Germany slowly emerges from its lockdown restrictions, the outbreaks in Göttingen serve to illustrate the challenge of keeping the virus contained, despite the relatively efficient tracking and tracing system in place in the country.
Sixty-eight people of 166 tested had been found to have the virus by Monday, following the parties that took place on 23-24 May. Fifty-nine were from the city and nine from the wider area. One of the people infected has been hospitalised. The results of further tests are outstanding.Sixty-eight people of 166 tested had been found to have the virus by Monday, following the parties that took place on 23-24 May. Fifty-nine were from the city and nine from the wider area. One of the people infected has been hospitalised. The results of further tests are outstanding.
While the number may appear relatively low, the ramifications are considerable. Three hundred contact people have so far been identified – that is, those who were in close proximity to those who have been tested positive – and have been ordered to quarantine for 14 days.While the number may appear relatively low, the ramifications are considerable. Three hundred contact people have so far been identified – that is, those who were in close proximity to those who have been tested positive – and have been ordered to quarantine for 14 days.
“They may not leave their flats, not even to go shopping,” Cordula Dankert, a spokeswoman for the city, said.“They may not leave their flats, not even to go shopping,” Cordula Dankert, a spokeswoman for the city, said.
Sixty of the contact people live in a high-rise block of flats that is home to 700 residents. Authorities have said while it might be desirable from an epidemiological viewpoint to put the whole block under quarantine, it is not realistic to do so.Sixty of the contact people live in a high-rise block of flats that is home to 700 residents. Authorities have said while it might be desirable from an epidemiological viewpoint to put the whole block under quarantine, it is not realistic to do so.
Sweden has recorded a further 775 confirmed cases of coronavirus, and 65 more deaths from Covid-19, according to the latest figures from its public health authority.Sweden has recorded a further 775 confirmed cases of coronavirus, and 65 more deaths from Covid-19, according to the latest figures from its public health authority.
As of Tuesday, the total number of confirmed cases of cases in the country stood at 38,589, of whom 4,468 have died.As of Tuesday, the total number of confirmed cases of cases in the country stood at 38,589, of whom 4,468 have died.
The latest figures came as the numbers of tests carried out reached a new high, but fell well short of the 100,000 a week promised by officials. Almost 36,500 coronavirus tests were analysed in Sweden last week, the public health agency said.The latest figures came as the numbers of tests carried out reached a new high, but fell well short of the 100,000 a week promised by officials. Almost 36,500 coronavirus tests were analysed in Sweden last week, the public health agency said.