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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; Chile revises death toll to 2,290
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Bolsonaro conceals Brazilian death toll; Philippines death toll passes 1,000; lockdown in Greece migrant camps extended Bolsonaro conceals Brazilian death toll; 25,000 jobs at risk at Heathrow; pope warns Italians not to drop their guard
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In the UK, a campaign for a new investigation into Dominic Cummings over alleged breaches of the lockdown rules has been launched by lawyers with the backing of health workers and some families of coronavirus victims.In the UK, a campaign for a new investigation into Dominic Cummings over alleged breaches of the lockdown rules has been launched by lawyers with the backing of health workers and some families of coronavirus victims.
Read Matthew Weaver’s report here.Read Matthew Weaver’s report here.
Some 25,000 jobs could be under threat at London’s Heathrow Airport, its chief executive has warned, as new quarantine measures for international arrivals come into force.Some 25,000 jobs could be under threat at London’s Heathrow Airport, its chief executive has warned, as new quarantine measures for international arrivals come into force.
Passengers arriving in the UK from Monday will need to self-isolate for 14 days under the latest government measure to reduce the spread of coronavirus.Passengers arriving in the UK from Monday will need to self-isolate for 14 days under the latest government measure to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
There has been widespread concern that this will cause huge damage to the travel and aviation sectors as they recover from pandemic.There has been widespread concern that this will cause huge damage to the travel and aviation sectors as they recover from pandemic.
Speaking to the City AM podcast, The City View, Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye said he was now having to consider job cuts at the west London airport.Speaking to the City AM podcast, The City View, Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye said he was now having to consider job cuts at the west London airport.
“76,000 people are employed at Heathrow,” he said. “That represents one-in-four households in the local community, so if we start cutting jobs on mass that has a devastating impact on local communities, including the Prime Minister’s own constituency, which is only a few miles from the airport.“76,000 people are employed at Heathrow,” he said. “That represents one-in-four households in the local community, so if we start cutting jobs on mass that has a devastating impact on local communities, including the Prime Minister’s own constituency, which is only a few miles from the airport.
“What we’ve heard already from the airlines is that they are cutting around a third of all employees, so that would be 25,000 people out of work. That would be a devastating blow to west London and the Thames Valley.”“What we’ve heard already from the airlines is that they are cutting around a third of all employees, so that would be 25,000 people out of work. That would be a devastating blow to west London and the Thames Valley.”
Chile revised its death toll linked to the coronavirus outbreak sharply higher on Sunday, adding deaths from databases that previously had not been included.Chile revised its death toll linked to the coronavirus outbreak sharply higher on Sunday, adding deaths from databases that previously had not been included.
Health minister Jaime Mañalich said 653 additional deaths linked to Covid-19 had to be counted, bringing the total number to 2,290. That included 96 new deaths announced in the Sunday daily report.Health minister Jaime Mañalich said 653 additional deaths linked to Covid-19 had to be counted, bringing the total number to 2,290. That included 96 new deaths announced in the Sunday daily report.
Chile has one of the highest numbers of cases in Latin America, which has become an epicentre of the pandemic even as countries worldwide have begun to reopen. Brazil, Peru and Mexico have also been hard hit by the virus.Chile has one of the highest numbers of cases in Latin America, which has become an epicentre of the pandemic even as countries worldwide have begun to reopen. Brazil, Peru and Mexico have also been hard hit by the virus.
Mañalich said that databases on deceased persons certified by the civil registry had been reviewed and along with information from laboratories doing PCR tests for the virus had been consolidated into a single list.Mañalich added that death certificate information would now be included if “in any way, directly or indirectly, it may be linked to Covid-19 as a cause associated with death.”Mañalich said that databases on deceased persons certified by the civil registry had been reviewed and along with information from laboratories doing PCR tests for the virus had been consolidated into a single list.Mañalich added that death certificate information would now be included if “in any way, directly or indirectly, it may be linked to Covid-19 as a cause associated with death.”
Chile had reported 134,150 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as of Sunday, health ministry data showed.Chile had reported 134,150 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as of Sunday, health ministry data showed.
UK prime minister Boris Johnson has said Black Lives Matter demonstrations have been subverted by “thuggery”, and those responsible will be held to account.UK prime minister Boris Johnson has said Black Lives Matter demonstrations have been subverted by “thuggery”, and those responsible will be held to account.
This comes as tens of thousands of people attended protests across the UK on Sunday, after a week in which growing numbers defied calls from politicians and police to avoid mass gatherings to rally against racial injustice.This comes as tens of thousands of people attended protests across the UK on Sunday, after a week in which growing numbers defied calls from politicians and police to avoid mass gatherings to rally against racial injustice.
Poland has recorded 575 new cases. 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.Poland has recorded 575 new cases. 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.
US death toll is approaching 110,000, according to the CDC. The centre 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.US death toll is approaching 110,000, according to the CDC. The centre 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.
India has recorded nearly 10,000 new cases. 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. The country is preparing to reopen malls, restaurants, hotels and places of worship on Monday.India has recorded nearly 10,000 new cases. 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. The country is preparing to reopen malls, restaurants, hotels and places of worship on Monday.
France has registered 13 new deaths. The country’s coronavirus death toll rose by 13 on Sunday to reach 29,155, while the number of confirmed cases increased by 343 to 153,977. The number of people in hospital and ICU has continued to decline.France has registered 13 new deaths. The country’s coronavirus death toll rose by 13 on Sunday to reach 29,155, while the number of confirmed cases increased by 343 to 153,977. The number of people in hospital and ICU has continued to decline.
Canada has reported 722 new 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 has reported 722 new 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%.
Italy has reported 197 new cases, with the majority concentrated in the Lombardy region. The country 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. Lombardy accounted for 125 of the 197 new cases reported despite making up just 16% of Italy’s population.Italy has reported 197 new cases, with the majority concentrated in the Lombardy region. The country 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. Lombardy accounted for 125 of the 197 new cases reported despite making up just 16% of Italy’s population.
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 cautioned 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 cautioned 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.
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.
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.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.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.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.“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.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.