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Coronavirus live updates: US cases approach 2 million; pope warns Italians not to let their guard down Coronavirus live updates: US cases approach 2 million; pope warns Italians not to let their guard down
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Bolsonaro conceals Brazilian death toll; Philippines death toll passes 1,000; lockdown in Greece migrant camps extendedBolsonaro conceals Brazilian death toll; Philippines death toll passes 1,000; lockdown in Greece migrant camps extended
Gym owners and trainers in several Indian cities held protests over the weekend demanding the re-opening of fitness centres as many other lockdown restrictions are set to ease.
As of Monday, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels and places of worship will be allowed to re-open, over 10 weeks after a nationwide shutdown was imposed in late March. Gyms, however, will remain shut.
The lockdown’s relaxation comes as India records a rising number of new daily virus cases. The South Asian country has reported almost 250,000 cases so far including nearly 7,000 deaths.
“We are running in losses for last three months and there is no clarity when the government plans to open the gyms,” Amritsar Gym Owners Association’s president, Dharminder Verma, told AFP on Sunday. Gym owners were still paying rent and staff salaries despite being shut, Verma said.
Similar protests were held in neighbouring Ludhiana district on Saturday, where topless bodybuilders did push-ups and flexed their pumped-up muscles.
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Poland has increased by 575 and reached 26,561, the ministry of health announced on Sunday. Four more people have died, bringing the death toll to 1,157, local sources report.The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Poland has increased by 575 and reached 26,561, the ministry of health announced on Sunday. Four more people have died, bringing the death toll to 1,157, local sources report.
This follows 576 new infections on Saturday - the highest daily level since the start of the pandemic - and 16 deaths. The spike is being linked to outbreaks in coal mines in the southern region of Silesia.This follows 576 new infections on Saturday - the highest daily level since the start of the pandemic - and 16 deaths. The spike is being linked to outbreaks in coal mines in the southern region of Silesia.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday reported 1,920,904 cases of the coronavirus, an increase of 29,214 cases from its previous count, and said Covid-19 deaths in the US had risen by 709 to 109,901.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday reported 1,920,904 cases of the coronavirus, an increase of 29,214 cases from its previous count, and said Covid-19 deaths in the US had risen by 709 to 109,901.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.
UK charities providing emergency food supplies to people with a limited immigration status known as “no recourse to public funds” have expressed concern at the prime minister’s refusal to offer support to a group pushed into destitution by the lockdown, Amelia Gentleman reports.UK charities providing emergency food supplies to people with a limited immigration status known as “no recourse to public funds” have expressed concern at the prime minister’s refusal to offer support to a group pushed into destitution by the lockdown, Amelia Gentleman reports.
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the UK have an immigration status that allows them to work here but prevents them from accessing most benefits should they become unemployed. Many have lost their jobs because of the Covid-19 pandemic and are struggling to feed their families and pay rent; many face losing their homes once restrictions on evictions are lifted.Hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the UK have an immigration status that allows them to work here but prevents them from accessing most benefits should they become unemployed. Many have lost their jobs because of the Covid-19 pandemic and are struggling to feed their families and pay rent; many face losing their homes once restrictions on evictions are lifted.
France’s coronavirus death toll rose by 13 on Sunday to reach 29,155.France’s coronavirus death toll rose by 13 on Sunday to reach 29,155.
The number of confirmed cases has increased by 343 to 153,977, while the number of people in hospital has fallen by 18 to 12,461. There has also been a decrease of six in the number of people in ICU, down to 1,053.The number of confirmed cases has increased by 343 to 153,977, while the number of people in hospital has fallen by 18 to 12,461. There has also been a decrease of six in the number of people in ICU, down to 1,053.
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“The word most often used is ‘unprecedented’,” Jo Stubley, a consultant psychiatrist and clinical psychoanalyst in London says, “and it looks increasingly likely that the long-term consequences will also be unprecedented in scale. Given that mental health services have been starved of resources for years, one can only imagine the impact that a deep recession will have on an already beleaguered sector. So there is a lot of concern among health care professionals like myself about what will happen next.”“The word most often used is ‘unprecedented’,” Jo Stubley, a consultant psychiatrist and clinical psychoanalyst in London says, “and it looks increasingly likely that the long-term consequences will also be unprecedented in scale. Given that mental health services have been starved of resources for years, one can only imagine the impact that a deep recession will have on an already beleaguered sector. So there is a lot of concern among health care professionals like myself about what will happen next.”
Liberia will open its international airport and hotels on 21 June, the government has said.Liberia will open its international airport and hotels on 21 June, the government has said.
President George Weah announced that the state of emergency that was declared in April will not be renewed.President George Weah announced that the state of emergency that was declared in April will not be renewed.
Restrictions such as a night-time curfew would remain in place, though it would start later, according to the statement released on Friday.Restrictions such as a night-time curfew would remain in place, though it would start later, according to the statement released on Friday.
There were fears that the west African nation of some 4.8 million people would struggle to handle a large outbreak. The country was badly hit during the 2014-16 Ebola crisis, which killed more than 4,800 people in the country.There were fears that the west African nation of some 4.8 million people would struggle to handle a large outbreak. The country was badly hit during the 2014-16 Ebola crisis, which killed more than 4,800 people in the country.
However, it has so far recorded only 334 coronavirus cases and 30 deaths from coronavirus.However, it has so far recorded only 334 coronavirus cases and 30 deaths from coronavirus.
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 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.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.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 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 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. Lombardy accounts for just 16% of Italy’s population.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. Lombardy accounts for just 16% of Italy’s population.
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.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: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.
Ylva Johansson, the EU’s home affairs commissioner, 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.Ylva Johansson, the EU’s home affairs commissioner, 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.