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Coronavirus live updates: Bolsonaro hides Brazil death figures; pope warns Italians not to let their guard down Coronavirus live updates: Bolsonaro hides Brazil death figures; pope warns Italians not to let their guard down
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Philippines death toll passes 1,000; lockdown in Greece migrant camps extended; Panama reimposes curbs after rise in casesPhilippines death toll passes 1,000; lockdown in Greece migrant camps extended; Panama reimposes curbs after rise in cases
Canada has confirmed 722 new coronavirus cases, bringing its total to 95,057. The country has recorded 70 deaths, taking the death toll to 7,773, the Public Health Agency announced – an increase of 0.9%.
Canada’s 10 provinces have all started to reopen their economies and relax restrictions on social gatherings.
Italy has reported 53 Covid-19 deaths, against 72 the previous day, and 197 new cases, down from 270 the day before, the Civil Protection department said.
The total death toll now stands at 33,899, the agency said, the fourth highest in the world after those of the US, the UK and Brazil.
The number of current infections fell to 35,262 from 35,877 the day before. There were 287 people in intensive care on Sunday, down from 293 on Saturday, maintaining a long-running decline.
The northern region of Lombardy, where the outbreak was first identified, remains by far the worst affected region, accounting for 125 of the 197 new cases reported on Sunday.
The agency said some 2.627 million people had been tested for the virus as of Saturday, against 2.599 million on Saturday, out of a population of around 60 million.
Here’s an analysis from Reuters as the number of confirmed cases in the US approaches 2 million:
The EU is preparing to reveal a series of measures to better combat child sexual abuse following an increase in online demand for child abuse images during the coronavirus lockdowns, an EU commissioner has said.The EU is preparing to reveal a series of measures to better combat child sexual abuse following an increase in online demand for child abuse images during the coronavirus lockdowns, an EU commissioner has said.
EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson told Germany’s Die Welt daily that she wanted to lead “a more efficient fight” against the scourge of child abuse, including through closer cooperation with social media companies.EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson told Germany’s Die Welt daily that she wanted to lead “a more efficient fight” against the scourge of child abuse, including through closer cooperation with social media companies.
“Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for material showing the sexual abuse of children has risen by 30% in some member states,” she said.“Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for material showing the sexual abuse of children has risen by 30% in some member states,” she said.
The new plan, which Johansson said would be presented “soon”, would include the creation of a new EU centre to help member states “investigate, prevent and combat child sex abuse” and facilitate cross-border information sharing.The new plan, which Johansson said would be presented “soon”, would include the creation of a new EU centre to help member states “investigate, prevent and combat child sex abuse” and facilitate cross-border information sharing.
She also called for tougher action against perpetrators.She also called for tougher action against perpetrators.
“We need prevention strategies but we can’t rely on that alone,” Johansson said. “We also need to enforce our laws when they are broken and show that our values prevail, both on the internet and in real life.”“We need prevention strategies but we can’t rely on that alone,” Johansson said. “We also need to enforce our laws when they are broken and show that our values prevail, both on the internet and in real life.”
The internet is “sadly a decisive factor” for potential perpetrators looking for victims, she added, underscoring that more cooperation with internet companies was needed.The internet is “sadly a decisive factor” for potential perpetrators looking for victims, she added, underscoring that more cooperation with internet companies was needed.
Ireland’s coronavirus death toll has risen by one to 1,679, according to PA media. An additional 25 cases have also been confirmed, bringing the country’s total to 25,201, the Irish Times reports.Ireland’s coronavirus death toll has risen by one to 1,679, according to PA media. An additional 25 cases have also been confirmed, bringing the country’s total to 25,201, the Irish Times reports.
Saudi Arabia has passed 100,000 confirmed cases. The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia has passed 100,000, according to official figures. The ministry of health reported 3,045 new cases on Sunday, taking the total number of cases in the country to 101,914, the BBC reports.Saudi Arabia has passed 100,000 confirmed cases. The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia has passed 100,000, according to official figures. The ministry of health reported 3,045 new cases on Sunday, taking the total number of cases in the country to 101,914, the BBC reports.
No new coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland or Scotland for first time since lockdown. No new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland or Scotland for the first time since lockdown began. In Northern Ireland, the total deaths of those who tested positive for the virus stands at 537, while the number is 2,415 in Scotland. However, the Scottish health secretary warned it was “very likely” deaths would be registered in upcoming days, as there is often a delay in the recording of deaths over the weekend.No new coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland or Scotland for first time since lockdown. No new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland or Scotland for the first time since lockdown began. In Northern Ireland, the total deaths of those who tested positive for the virus stands at 537, while the number is 2,415 in Scotland. However, the Scottish health secretary warned it was “very likely” deaths would be registered in upcoming days, as there is often a delay in the recording of deaths over the weekend.
Philippines death toll has passed 1,000. The Philippines reported nine more fatalities from coronavirus on Sunday, taking its total death toll to 1,003. The country also recorded 555 more infections, bringing its total number of confirmed cases to 21,895, the department of health said in a bulletin.Philippines death toll has passed 1,000. The Philippines reported nine more fatalities from coronavirus on Sunday, taking its total death toll to 1,003. The country also recorded 555 more infections, bringing its total number of confirmed cases to 21,895, the department of health said in a bulletin.
A US senator has accused China of slowing down vaccine efforts. The Republican senator Rick Scott has claimed the US has evidence China is trying to slow down or sabotage the development of a Covid-19 vaccine by Western countries. He declined to give details of the evidence, saying it had come through the intelligence community.A US senator has accused China of slowing down vaccine efforts. The Republican senator Rick Scott has claimed the US has evidence China is trying to slow down or sabotage the development of a Covid-19 vaccine by Western countries. He declined to give details of the evidence, saying it had come through the intelligence community.
Infections in Afghanistan have climbed above 20,000. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Afghanistan stands at 20,342, after the country recorded its biggest daily rise in the number of deaths from Covid-19 on Sunday. The health ministry has detected 791 new cases from 1,427 tests, according to the latest update.Infections in Afghanistan have climbed above 20,000. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Afghanistan stands at 20,342, after the country recorded its biggest daily rise in the number of deaths from Covid-19 on Sunday. The health ministry has detected 791 new cases from 1,427 tests, according to the latest update.
Rock fans in Thailand watched their favourite bands play via video-conferencing platform Zoom on Sunday as a live music festival went online, Reuters reports.Rock fans in Thailand watched their favourite bands play via video-conferencing platform Zoom on Sunday as a live music festival went online, Reuters reports.
Public gatherings have been banned in Thailand since mid-March as part of the country’s coronavirus restrictions, but Sunday’s six-hour-long show gave people a chance to see and interact with artists from a distance.Public gatherings have been banned in Thailand since mid-March as part of the country’s coronavirus restrictions, but Sunday’s six-hour-long show gave people a chance to see and interact with artists from a distance.
“My favourite band hasn’t had a live performance during the lockdown, so being able to see them today will make me happy,” 21-year old Siriyagorn Aimchomchid told Reuters.“My favourite band hasn’t had a live performance during the lockdown, so being able to see them today will make me happy,” 21-year old Siriyagorn Aimchomchid told Reuters.
Some music fans gathered in small groups - allowed under the country’s restrictions - to watch the event, for which about 3,000 tickets were sold at 499 baht ($15.84) each.Some music fans gathered in small groups - allowed under the country’s restrictions - to watch the event, for which about 3,000 tickets were sold at 499 baht ($15.84) each.
“A virtual music festival allows audiences and artists to interact, and they can sing along and talk to each other,” said Samkwan Tonsompong, managing director of festival organiser What The Duck Music. “I think this is closer than being at an actual concert.”“A virtual music festival allows audiences and artists to interact, and they can sing along and talk to each other,” said Samkwan Tonsompong, managing director of festival organiser What The Duck Music. “I think this is closer than being at an actual concert.”
But Sirinapa Darathum, a 15-year-old student who was watching with three friends, said the online format did not compare to the excitement of a live gig.But Sirinapa Darathum, a 15-year-old student who was watching with three friends, said the online format did not compare to the excitement of a live gig.
“Although I’m watching artists close up on the screen, I am still far apart from them because we are in different locations,”“Although I’m watching artists close up on the screen, I am still far apart from them because we are in different locations,”
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Iran’s spike in new infections is due to increased testing, the health ministry said on Sunday.Iran’s spike in new infections is due to increased testing, the health ministry said on Sunday.
The government appeared to have brought the virus under control a month ago, but a second wave of the virus has steadily been gathering pace.The government appeared to have brought the virus under control a month ago, but a second wave of the virus has steadily been gathering pace.
“The main reason for rising numbers is that we started identifying [people] with no or light symptoms,” said the health ministry’s head epidemiologist Mohammad-Mehdi Gouya.“The main reason for rising numbers is that we started identifying [people] with no or light symptoms,” said the health ministry’s head epidemiologist Mohammad-Mehdi Gouya.
There have been 171,789 confirmed cases in Iran, and the country’s death toll stands at 8,281, according to Johns Hopkins tracker.There have been 171,789 confirmed cases in Iran, and the country’s death toll stands at 8,281, according to Johns Hopkins tracker.
For those not directly affected, the ability to breathe more easily and see further has perhaps been the greatest consolation amid the trauma of the coronavirus pandemic.For those not directly affected, the ability to breathe more easily and see further has perhaps been the greatest consolation amid the trauma of the coronavirus pandemic.
As city after city begins to emerge from lockdown, urban planners and environmental campaigners are grappling with how to keep the clean air and blue skies that have transformed our view of the world. “Citizens around the world can see change is possible,” says Zoe Chafe, an air quality specialist with the C40 group of global megacities. “Just put yourself on the rooftop and imagine seeing mountains for the first time, and thinking how amazing it feels to realise this is possible.”As city after city begins to emerge from lockdown, urban planners and environmental campaigners are grappling with how to keep the clean air and blue skies that have transformed our view of the world. “Citizens around the world can see change is possible,” says Zoe Chafe, an air quality specialist with the C40 group of global megacities. “Just put yourself on the rooftop and imagine seeing mountains for the first time, and thinking how amazing it feels to realise this is possible.”
That rooftop could be in Kathmandu (where residents were astonished to make out Mount Everest for the first time in decades), Manila (where the Sierra Madre became visible again) or dozens of other cities across the world.That rooftop could be in Kathmandu (where residents were astonished to make out Mount Everest for the first time in decades), Manila (where the Sierra Madre became visible again) or dozens of other cities across the world.
Not everywhere has seen air quality improvements in recent months. In some Asian cities, such as Hanoi and Jakarta, pollution has become worse. But, for the most part, people across the world are experiencing a healthier alternative to the smoke and smog that are responsible for an estimated 3 million deaths a year.Not everywhere has seen air quality improvements in recent months. In some Asian cities, such as Hanoi and Jakarta, pollution has become worse. But, for the most part, people across the world are experiencing a healthier alternative to the smoke and smog that are responsible for an estimated 3 million deaths a year.
The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia has passed 100,000, according to official figures.The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia has passed 100,000, according to official figures.
The ministry of health reported 3,045 new cases on Sunday, taking the total number of cases in the country to 101,914, the BBC reports.The ministry of health reported 3,045 new cases on Sunday, taking the total number of cases in the country to 101,914, the BBC reports.
The number of new daily cases exceeded 3,000 for the first time on Saturday.The number of new daily cases exceeded 3,000 for the first time on Saturday.
The official number of deaths from the virus is 712, according to the Sunday figures.The official number of deaths from the virus is 712, according to the Sunday figures.
For the first time since 20 March the country has reported zero deaths of people with Covid-19.For the first time since 20 March the country has reported zero deaths of people with Covid-19.
Scotland’s official death toll stays at 2,415, but adding suspected cases the most up-to-date figure is 3,964, STV News reports.Scotland’s official death toll stays at 2,415, but adding suspected cases the most up-to-date figure is 3,964, STV News reports.
Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister of Scotland, urged people to digest the news with caution.Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister of Scotland, urged people to digest the news with caution.
“We can’t read too much into a single day’s figures – and we know registration of deaths are relatively low at weekends – but nevertheless this is a headline we’ve all longed to see,” Sturgeon tweeted.“We can’t read too much into a single day’s figures – and we know registration of deaths are relatively low at weekends – but nevertheless this is a headline we’ve all longed to see,” Sturgeon tweeted.
Singapore won’t return to the open and connected global economy that existed before the island nation went into a partial lockdown two months ago, Bloomberg reports.Singapore won’t return to the open and connected global economy that existed before the island nation went into a partial lockdown two months ago, Bloomberg reports.
Singaporeans will have to prepare for a different, tougher future with rising unemployment as companies work to cope with slowing demand and movement restrictions from various governments, prime minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a televised address on Sunday.Singaporeans will have to prepare for a different, tougher future with rising unemployment as companies work to cope with slowing demand and movement restrictions from various governments, prime minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a televised address on Sunday.
Loong hinted that the city state might distance itself from its previously open, globalist approach that helped it become a hub for trade, investment and the financial market.Loong hinted that the city state might distance itself from its previously open, globalist approach that helped it become a hub for trade, investment and the financial market.
“Countries will have less stake in each other’s wellbeing,” he said. “They will fight more over how the pie is shared, rather than work together to enlarge the pie for all. It will be a less prosperous world, and also a more troubled one.”“Countries will have less stake in each other’s wellbeing,” he said. “They will fight more over how the pie is shared, rather than work together to enlarge the pie for all. It will be a less prosperous world, and also a more troubled one.”
The Philippines reported nine more fatalities from coronavirus on Sunday, taking its total death toll to 1,003.The Philippines reported nine more fatalities from coronavirus on Sunday, taking its total death toll to 1,003.
The south-east Asian country also recorded 555 more infections, bringing its total number of confirmed cases to 21,895, the department of health said in a bulletin, according to Reuters.The south-east Asian country also recorded 555 more infections, bringing its total number of confirmed cases to 21,895, the department of health said in a bulletin, according to Reuters.
The city of New Delhi on Sunday ordered many of its hospital beds to be reserved solely for residents of the Indian capital, as the number of Covid-19 infections continued to rise, Reuters reports.The city of New Delhi on Sunday ordered many of its hospital beds to be reserved solely for residents of the Indian capital, as the number of Covid-19 infections continued to rise, Reuters reports.
India on Sunday registered 9,971 new coronavirus cases, taking the country’s tally to 246,628 cases, with 6,929 deaths. The case numbers lags behind only the US, Brazil, Russia, UK and Spain.India on Sunday registered 9,971 new coronavirus cases, taking the country’s tally to 246,628 cases, with 6,929 deaths. The case numbers lags behind only the US, Brazil, Russia, UK and Spain.
New Delhi city alone has registered more than 10% of the country’s infection cases, making it the third worst-affected part of the country after the western state of Maharashtra, home to financial capital Mumbai, and southern Tamil Nadu state.New Delhi city alone has registered more than 10% of the country’s infection cases, making it the third worst-affected part of the country after the western state of Maharashtra, home to financial capital Mumbai, and southern Tamil Nadu state.
“Delhi is in big trouble … corona cases are rising rapidly,” state chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said in a video message on Twitter, where he announced that private and city government-run hospitals will be reserved for Delhi residents.“Delhi is in big trouble … corona cases are rising rapidly,” state chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said in a video message on Twitter, where he announced that private and city government-run hospitals will be reserved for Delhi residents.
“If we open Delhi hospitals for patients from all over, where will Delhi residents go when they get infected with coronavirus?”“If we open Delhi hospitals for patients from all over, where will Delhi residents go when they get infected with coronavirus?”
Typically about 60-70% of patients admitted to hospitals in Delhi are people traveling from other states to get treatment as the city’s hospitals.Typically about 60-70% of patients admitted to hospitals in Delhi are people traveling from other states to get treatment as the city’s hospitals.
A Delhi government coronavirus mobile app showed the city of more than 20 million people had 8,049 Covid-19 beds, but more than half were already occupied. Of the 60 hospitals, 11 had no beds available, the app showed on Sunday.A Delhi government coronavirus mobile app showed the city of more than 20 million people had 8,049 Covid-19 beds, but more than half were already occupied. Of the 60 hospitals, 11 had no beds available, the app showed on Sunday.
The Delhi city government has issued an order saying hospitals must admit every patient from the city with coronavirus symptoms, following complaints from some people on social media that people were being refused treatment.The Delhi city government has issued an order saying hospitals must admit every patient from the city with coronavirus symptoms, following complaints from some people on social media that people were being refused treatment.