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Foreign visitors have begun to trickle back to the white sands and warm waters of Mexico’s Caribbean coast as its popular beaches gradually reopen to tourism with new sanitary measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
“I’ve been stuck in New York City in my apartment for three months, so I decided that on the beach somewhere open was probably a good call,” web designer Sam Leon, 31, told Reuters after arriving Saturday at the airport of the resort town Cancun.
He said he planned to head to the trendy beach of Tulum with a friend, and said he had no qualms about possibly picking up the virus while traveling because he was in good health.
Others were similarly undeterred, even as Mexico reported record infection levels in recent days and in certain areas is at the peak of the pandemic. Mexico has registered 16,448 overall deaths.
“We travel all the time... we’re really not super concerned,” said Canadian national Brad Kendell, 32, who lives in Panama. He had been in Mexico City with his wife last March when Panama put the country on lockdown.
They chose to decamp to Cancun for a “change of pace” while waiting for travel restrictions to ease. “The most important thing right now is to revive the state’s economy, but we have to be careful with the health of our people,” Carlos Joaquin, governor of Quintana Roo state which includes Cancun, said last week.
A full recovery for Mexico’s tourism sector - which represents 8.7 per cent of gross domestic product and employs 4.5 million people - looks far off, however.
Mexico registered only 86,000 foreign visitors in April, down from 2.8 million the same month the year before, according to official data.
Brazil has registered 21,704 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed infections to 850,514.Brazil has registered 21,704 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed infections to 850,514.
The health ministry reported 892 new deaths on Saturday, and said the official total death toll had now reached 42,720.The health ministry reported 892 new deaths on Saturday, and said the official total death toll had now reached 42,720.
More than half of people in Britain support an extension to the Brexit transition period, while three quarters believe the UK should work very closely with the EU to combat coronavirus, a survey suggests.More than half of people in Britain support an extension to the Brexit transition period, while three quarters believe the UK should work very closely with the EU to combat coronavirus, a survey suggests.
A survey from the Health Foundation indicated that 54 per cent of the public support an extension to the Brexit transition period to allow the British government to focus on Covid-19. A study from the Health Foundation indicated that 54 per cent of the public support an extension to the Brexit transition period to allow the British government to focus on Covid-19.
Cabinet office minister Michael Gove formally told the EU on Friday that the UK would not ask for a delay, despite concerns the departure would compound the economic chaos inflicted by the pandemic.Cabinet office minister Michael Gove formally told the EU on Friday that the UK would not ask for a delay, despite concerns the departure would compound the economic chaos inflicted by the pandemic.
Overall, people aged 18-24 were far more likely to support an extension (85%). Overall, people aged 18-24 taking part in the survey were far more likely to support an extension (85%).
The survey of 1,983 people in Britain found overwhelming public support (95%) for the UK to work closely with the EU in its response to the pandemic.The survey of 1,983 people in Britain found overwhelming public support (95%) for the UK to work closely with the EU in its response to the pandemic.
While coronavirus headlines about the US, the UK, Brazil and Italy drop on a daily basis, Belgium, a country that has been hit hard by the virus, is often omitted from the daily news round-ups.While coronavirus headlines about the US, the UK, Brazil and Italy drop on a daily basis, Belgium, a country that has been hit hard by the virus, is often omitted from the daily news round-ups.
Belgians were able to move freely during the first weekend since restaurants and cafes were allowed to open, after the country entered the third phase of its deconfinement strategy on Monday.Belgians were able to move freely during the first weekend since restaurants and cafes were allowed to open, after the country entered the third phase of its deconfinement strategy on Monday.
According to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University, Belgium has had 9,650 coronavirus deaths — which, at more than 84 per 100,000 people, is the highest rate in the world.According to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University, Belgium has had 9,650 coronavirus deaths — which, at more than 84 per 100,000 people, is the highest rate in the world.
As a small, densely populated nation of 11.5 million people in the heart of Europe, it was necessarily going to be at risk in a way that the Scandinavian nations or those of eastern Europe were not, the Times reports.As a small, densely populated nation of 11.5 million people in the heart of Europe, it was necessarily going to be at risk in a way that the Scandinavian nations or those of eastern Europe were not, the Times reports.
The British government is working to ensure all schools can open in September and to provide support packages to help children catch up on lost learning, the office of prime minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday.The British government is working to ensure all schools can open in September and to provide support packages to help children catch up on lost learning, the office of prime minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday.
Schools shut to most pupils in March due to the coronavirus pandemic but selected age groups have been able to return since the beginning of June, although some educators decided not to re-open because they said it was not safe.Schools shut to most pupils in March due to the coronavirus pandemic but selected age groups have been able to return since the beginning of June, although some educators decided not to re-open because they said it was not safe.
The decision to gradually re-open schools has divided opinion, with Britain suffering one of the world’s worst death tolls from Covid-19 and some critics warning of the need for caution to prevent a second wave of the virus.The decision to gradually re-open schools has divided opinion, with Britain suffering one of the world’s worst death tolls from Covid-19 and some critics warning of the need for caution to prevent a second wave of the virus.
Johnson has asked for measures to be drawn up to help children over the summer and further into the future, said the statement. For social justice reasons help was especially needed for those who had less support at home, it added.Johnson has asked for measures to be drawn up to help children over the summer and further into the future, said the statement. For social justice reasons help was especially needed for those who had less support at home, it added.
Algeria will further relax its coronavirus lockdown on Sunday, easing a curfew, allowing public transport to resume in the cities and reopening some more businesses, the government said on Saturday.Algeria will further relax its coronavirus lockdown on Sunday, easing a curfew, allowing public transport to resume in the cities and reopening some more businesses, the government said on Saturday.
The government will end the curfew in 19 provinces and shorten it in the remaining 29, including in the capital Algiers, where it will run from 8pm to 5am instead of 7pm-7am currently, the prime minister’s office said, according to Reuters.The government will end the curfew in 19 provinces and shorten it in the remaining 29, including in the capital Algiers, where it will run from 8pm to 5am instead of 7pm-7am currently, the prime minister’s office said, according to Reuters.
Buses and taxis in urban areas will also resume services with a limited number of passengers, while taxi drivers are ordered to take one client only.Buses and taxis in urban areas will also resume services with a limited number of passengers, while taxi drivers are ordered to take one client only.
Some businesses such as clothing and shoe shops, car rentals and hair salons will reopen. The government last week allowed the reopening of business such as men’s barbershops and cattle markets.Some businesses such as clothing and shoe shops, car rentals and hair salons will reopen. The government last week allowed the reopening of business such as men’s barbershops and cattle markets.
The authorities also decided to end a paid leave given in March to 50 per cent of state employees, although pregnant women and those with children will continue to benefit from the leave.The authorities also decided to end a paid leave given in March to 50 per cent of state employees, although pregnant women and those with children will continue to benefit from the leave.
Algeria has so far reported 10,810 coronavirus cases, with 760 deaths.Algeria has so far reported 10,810 coronavirus cases, with 760 deaths.
Travellers from some countries are to be allowed to enter Denmark again from Monday, as the country gradually lifts its coronavirus-related travel restrictions.Travellers from some countries are to be allowed to enter Denmark again from Monday, as the country gradually lifts its coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
Travellers from Germany, Iceland and Norway are to be permitted to enter Denmark as long as they have booked accommodation for at least six nights, DPA reports.Travellers from Germany, Iceland and Norway are to be permitted to enter Denmark as long as they have booked accommodation for at least six nights, DPA reports.
The Danish police are expecting large numbers, with Germans alone expected to head for some 14,000 holiday homes they have booked in advance.The Danish police are expecting large numbers, with Germans alone expected to head for some 14,000 holiday homes they have booked in advance.
Denmark’s police advised travellers to expect delays and to follow traffic updates, and to avoid travelling at the busiest times of day, where possible.Denmark’s police advised travellers to expect delays and to follow traffic updates, and to avoid travelling at the busiest times of day, where possible.
The police said they would provide ongoing updates about the traffic situation in Danish, English and German, through Twitter and other channels.The police said they would provide ongoing updates about the traffic situation in Danish, English and German, through Twitter and other channels.
Denmark reopened its border crossing to Germany near the southern town of Padborg on Saturday.Denmark reopened its border crossing to Germany near the southern town of Padborg on Saturday.
Denmark had closed all but three of its 13 border crossings on 14 March. 597 people are confirmed to have died in the country from Covid-19 so far.Denmark had closed all but three of its 13 border crossings on 14 March. 597 people are confirmed to have died in the country from Covid-19 so far.
As my colleague Helena Smith reported earlier, Greek’s holiday resorts are readying themselves for the beginning of the country’s tourist season.As my colleague Helena Smith reported earlier, Greek’s holiday resorts are readying themselves for the beginning of the country’s tourist season.
Vasilis Theodorou, the owner of Pelican, a new restaurant on the Greek island of Mykonos, expects a slow slummer but says he’s in a hurry to get back to business, the Associated Press reports.Vasilis Theodorou, the owner of Pelican, a new restaurant on the Greek island of Mykonos, expects a slow slummer but says he’s in a hurry to get back to business, the Associated Press reports.
And so is the rest of the country. Heavily reliant on tourism, the country is officially reopening to foreigners on Monday after closing its borders to most during the coronavirus pandemic.And so is the rest of the country. Heavily reliant on tourism, the country is officially reopening to foreigners on Monday after closing its borders to most during the coronavirus pandemic.
Its hopes are pinned on popular tourist destinations such as Mykonos and the islands of Rhodes, Corfu, Crete and Santorini, where regular ferry service already resumed and direct international flights are set to restart on 1 July.Its hopes are pinned on popular tourist destinations such as Mykonos and the islands of Rhodes, Corfu, Crete and Santorini, where regular ferry service already resumed and direct international flights are set to restart on 1 July.
Mykonos would normally be packed in early June, but it’s beaches were empty.Mykonos would normally be packed in early June, but it’s beaches were empty.
“Tourism might be down by as much as 80 per cent this year, so we’re waiting for the 20 per cent, and we’re happy,” Theodorou said.“Tourism might be down by as much as 80 per cent this year, so we’re waiting for the 20 per cent, and we’re happy,” Theodorou said.
“No matter how much we wish for it and want it, it won’t be more than that,” he said. “We expect that tourists from central Europe will come first, and hopefully Americans at a later stage. They are our best customers.”“No matter how much we wish for it and want it, it won’t be more than that,” he said. “We expect that tourists from central Europe will come first, and hopefully Americans at a later stage. They are our best customers.”
Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged Saturday that Greece is prepared for a huge drop from the 33 million tourists who came to visit last year.Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged Saturday that Greece is prepared for a huge drop from the 33 million tourists who came to visit last year.
France reported 24 new coronavirus deaths over the 24 hours to Saturday, taking the total to 29,398 and marking the fourth day with under 30 fatalities.France reported 24 new coronavirus deaths over the 24 hours to Saturday, taking the total to 29,398 and marking the fourth day with under 30 fatalities.
The government also reported the number of people in hospital fell by 215 to 10,909 and those in intensive care units fell by eight to 871, with both tallies continuing weeks-long downtrends, according to Reuters.The government also reported the number of people in hospital fell by 215 to 10,909 and those in intensive care units fell by eight to 871, with both tallies continuing weeks-long downtrends, according to Reuters.
Egypt confirmed 1,677 new coronavirus cases and 62 deaths on Saturday, the health ministry said, the highest daily increase for both counts.Egypt confirmed 1,677 new coronavirus cases and 62 deaths on Saturday, the health ministry said, the highest daily increase for both counts.
In total, the Arab world’s most populous country has registered 42,980 cases including 1,484 deaths, the ministry said in a statement.In total, the Arab world’s most populous country has registered 42,980 cases including 1,484 deaths, the ministry said in a statement.
Covid-19 has killed at least 427,495 people since the outbreak emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP on Saturday.Covid-19 has killed at least 427,495 people since the outbreak emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP on Saturday.
At least 7,711,490 cases of coronavirus have been registered in 196 countries and territories. Of these, at least 3,458,300 are now considered recovered with 4,523 deaths and 136,525 cases logged over the past 24 hours.At least 7,711,490 cases of coronavirus have been registered in 196 countries and territories. Of these, at least 3,458,300 are now considered recovered with 4,523 deaths and 136,525 cases logged over the past 24 hours.
The tallies, using data collected by AFP from national authorities and information from the World Health Organization (WHO), probably reflect only a fraction of the actual number of infections.The tallies, using data collected by AFP from national authorities and information from the World Health Organization (WHO), probably reflect only a fraction of the actual number of infections.
In the absence of help from Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro, cartels in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro have gone from pushing drugs to distributing medical supplies.In the absence of help from Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro, cartels in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro have gone from pushing drugs to distributing medical supplies.
Gangs now also enforce curfews, social distancing and organise food handouts for the neediest, CNN reports.Gangs now also enforce curfews, social distancing and organise food handouts for the neediest, CNN reports.
Lebanese protesters took to the streets in Beirut and other cities on Saturday in mostly peaceful protests against the government, calling for its resignation as the small country sinks deeper into economic distress.Lebanese protesters took to the streets in Beirut and other cities on Saturday in mostly peaceful protests against the government, calling for its resignation as the small country sinks deeper into economic distress.
The protests come after two days of rallies spurred by a dramatic collapse of the local currency against the dollar. Those rallies degenerated into violence, including attacks on private banks and shops, the Associated Press reports.The protests come after two days of rallies spurred by a dramatic collapse of the local currency against the dollar. Those rallies degenerated into violence, including attacks on private banks and shops, the Associated Press reports.
The local currency, pegged to the dollar for nearly 30 years, has been on a downward trajectory for weeks, losing over 60 per cent of its value. But the dramatic collapse this week deepened public despair over the already troubled economy, a crisis that was further compounded by the coronavirus pandemic.The local currency, pegged to the dollar for nearly 30 years, has been on a downward trajectory for weeks, losing over 60 per cent of its value. But the dramatic collapse this week deepened public despair over the already troubled economy, a crisis that was further compounded by the coronavirus pandemic.
The government was faced with handling the coronavirus pandemic soon after prime minister Hassan Diab took office earlier this year, and implemented a lockdown lasting months.The government was faced with handling the coronavirus pandemic soon after prime minister Hassan Diab took office earlier this year, and implemented a lockdown lasting months.
Diab’s government is supported by the powerful militant group Hezbollah and its allies, but has already been weakened by the economic crisis.Diab’s government is supported by the powerful militant group Hezbollah and its allies, but has already been weakened by the economic crisis.
In a speech Saturday, Diab urged the public to be patient, saying there were a great many political hurdles, including from rivals he said sought to undermine his government.In a speech Saturday, Diab urged the public to be patient, saying there were a great many political hurdles, including from rivals he said sought to undermine his government.
Diab offered no solutions to the crisis, nor did he name his opponents, but said his government was working to fight corruption and uphold the power of the state.Diab offered no solutions to the crisis, nor did he name his opponents, but said his government was working to fight corruption and uphold the power of the state.
Confirmed coronavirus cases in the US have increased by 22,317 to 2,038,344 since Friday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Saturday.Confirmed coronavirus cases in the US have increased by 22,317 to 2,038,344 since Friday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Saturday.
The CDC said that the number of deaths had risen by 711 to 114,625.The CDC said that the number of deaths had risen by 711 to 114,625.
Israel has noted a spike in coronavirus cases as schools, businesses, restaurants, bars, tourist attractions and other establishments reopen, the Haaretz newspaper reports.Israel has noted a spike in coronavirus cases as schools, businesses, restaurants, bars, tourist attractions and other establishments reopen, the Haaretz newspaper reports.
177 schools and educational institutions throughout the country have closed after 493 students and teachers tested positive, and 25,821 people within the Israeli education system are currently in preventative quarantine.177 schools and educational institutions throughout the country have closed after 493 students and teachers tested positive, and 25,821 people within the Israeli education system are currently in preventative quarantine.
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu tested negative for coronavirus after three of his security personnel tested positive, and an employee at president Reuven Rivlin’s residence also tested positive on Saturday.Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu tested negative for coronavirus after three of his security personnel tested positive, and an employee at president Reuven Rivlin’s residence also tested positive on Saturday.
18,972 infections have so far been recorded in the country, rising by 177 since Friday. 300 people have died.18,972 infections have so far been recorded in the country, rising by 177 since Friday. 300 people have died.
In the West Bank and East Jerusalem, 597 people tested positive and two people have died. In the Gaza Strip, 72 people were diagnosed and one person has died.In the West Bank and East Jerusalem, 597 people tested positive and two people have died. In the Gaza Strip, 72 people were diagnosed and one person has died.
The number of new coronavirus cases in Turkey rose to 1,459 in the last 24 hours from 1,195 a day earlier, health ministry data showed on Saturday.The number of new coronavirus cases in Turkey rose to 1,459 in the last 24 hours from 1,195 a day earlier, health ministry data showed on Saturday.
Infections have been increasing since travel restrictions were lifted and facilities reopened at the beginning of the month, according to Reuters.Infections have been increasing since travel restrictions were lifted and facilities reopened at the beginning of the month, according to Reuters.
In the last 24 hours, 14 people died, bringing total fatalities to 4,792.In the last 24 hours, 14 people died, bringing total fatalities to 4,792.
The overall tally of detected Covid-19 cases in Turkey now stands at 176,677.The overall tally of detected Covid-19 cases in Turkey now stands at 176,677.