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Coronavirus live news: India passes 500,000 cases as Australian state of Victoria reports biggest surge in local outbreak Coronavirus live news: India passes 500,000 cases as Australian state of Victoria reports biggest surge in local outbreak
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Brazil records nearly 47,000 new cases; EU set to ban travellers from US; Covid cases with unknown source rise in Melbourne. Follow the latestBrazil records nearly 47,000 new cases; EU set to ban travellers from US; Covid cases with unknown source rise in Melbourne. Follow the latest
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Thanks for following our global coronavirus live blog. Graham Readfearn in Brisbane checking out, with my colleague Aamna Mohdin in London checking in.
The Czech Republic has recorded its highest daily rise in cases since early April, reporting 168 new cases as the country starts a two-month summer holiday season.The Czech Republic has recorded its highest daily rise in cases since early April, reporting 168 new cases as the country starts a two-month summer holiday season.
Reuters reports the country’s health ministry said the eastern Karvina region was the most affected by the rise in cases. The agency reports:Reuters reports the country’s health ministry said the eastern Karvina region was the most affected by the rise in cases. The agency reports:
Friday was the last day of school for most children and students, with their families getting ready for the holidays.Friday was the last day of school for most children and students, with their families getting ready for the holidays.
Many Czechs will spend their holidays in the country rather than going abroad due to concerns about the virus and travel restrictions.Many Czechs will spend their holidays in the country rather than going abroad due to concerns about the virus and travel restrictions.
As of Saturday morning, the country of 10.7 million had reported a total of 11,038 coronavirus cases, with 349 deaths.As of Saturday morning, the country of 10.7 million had reported a total of 11,038 coronavirus cases, with 349 deaths.
Here’s a very quick summary of new coronavirus cases reported across Australia today.Here’s a very quick summary of new coronavirus cases reported across Australia today.
Only two states reported new cases. New South Wales reported six and Victoria reported 41.Only two states reported new cases. New South Wales reported six and Victoria reported 41.
There are 10 suburbs in Melbourne that are the focus for a testing blitz that has seen almost 22,000 tests carried out in the past 24 hours.There are 10 suburbs in Melbourne that are the focus for a testing blitz that has seen almost 22,000 tests carried out in the past 24 hours.
Those suburbs are Keilor Downs, Broadmeadows, Maidstone, Albanvale, Sunshine West, Hallam, Brunswick West, Fawkner, Reservoir and Pakenham.Those suburbs are Keilor Downs, Broadmeadows, Maidstone, Albanvale, Sunshine West, Hallam, Brunswick West, Fawkner, Reservoir and Pakenham.
The state of South Australia has reported no new cases of Covid-19 over the last 24 hours and has no active cases.The state of South Australia has reported no new cases of Covid-19 over the last 24 hours and has no active cases.
But more than 250 Australians flew in from Mumbai on Saturday, via Singapore, and were starting two weeks of quarantine in an Adelaide hotel.But more than 250 Australians flew in from Mumbai on Saturday, via Singapore, and were starting two weeks of quarantine in an Adelaide hotel.
The state’s health minister, Stephen Wade, said on Friday the state could see some new cases among those repatriated from India.The state’s health minister, Stephen Wade, said on Friday the state could see some new cases among those repatriated from India.
The Argentinian football coach Carlos Bilardo, who coached the country to a famous World Cup victory in Mexico in 1986, has tested positive for Covid-19, according to Reuters.The Argentinian football coach Carlos Bilardo, who coached the country to a famous World Cup victory in Mexico in 1986, has tested positive for Covid-19, according to Reuters.
A source close to the family said a positive test was returned for the 82-year-old, who has lived in a nursing home in Buenos Aires since 2018.A source close to the family said a positive test was returned for the 82-year-old, who has lived in a nursing home in Buenos Aires since 2018.
His 1986 national team included Diego Maradona and he again took the team to the finals four years later, losing to West Germany.His 1986 national team included Diego Maradona and he again took the team to the finals four years later, losing to West Germany.
Estudiantes, the team he played for and won three league titles with, tweeted in support of Bilardo.Estudiantes, the team he played for and won three league titles with, tweeted in support of Bilardo.
Argentina has reported 1,184 deaths from Covid-19.Argentina has reported 1,184 deaths from Covid-19.
I’m signing out now and will hand over now to my colleague Graham Readfearn.I’m signing out now and will hand over now to my colleague Graham Readfearn.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 687 to 193,243, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 687 to 193,243, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday.
The reported death toll rose by six to 8,954 according to Reuters.The reported death toll rose by six to 8,954 according to Reuters.
India reported more than 17,000 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, pushing the country’s total above 500,000, federal health ministry data showed on Saturday, with infections surging in major cities including the capital New Delhi, Reuters reported.India reported more than 17,000 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, pushing the country’s total above 500,000, federal health ministry data showed on Saturday, with infections surging in major cities including the capital New Delhi, Reuters reported.
India has the world’s fourth-biggest outbreak of the virus that causes Covid-19, below only the United States, Brazil and Russia in confirmed infections, according to a Reuters tally.India has the world’s fourth-biggest outbreak of the virus that causes Covid-19, below only the United States, Brazil and Russia in confirmed infections, according to a Reuters tally.
Infections are expected to continue rising steadily in India. Experts advising the federal government say the authorities should now prioritise reducing mortality over containing the spread of the virus.Infections are expected to continue rising steadily in India. Experts advising the federal government say the authorities should now prioritise reducing mortality over containing the spread of the virus.
“Our focus should be on preventing deaths and not really getting bogged down because of the numbers. Numbers are going to increase,” said Dr Manoj Murhekar, a member of India’s main coronavirus taskforce and director of the National Institute of Epidemiology.“Our focus should be on preventing deaths and not really getting bogged down because of the numbers. Numbers are going to increase,” said Dr Manoj Murhekar, a member of India’s main coronavirus taskforce and director of the National Institute of Epidemiology.
The COV-IND-19 study group, led by Bhramar Mukherjee, a biostatistics professor from the University of Michigan, forecasts that India could see between 770,000 and 925,000 cases by 15 July.The COV-IND-19 study group, led by Bhramar Mukherjee, a biostatistics professor from the University of Michigan, forecasts that India could see between 770,000 and 925,000 cases by 15 July.
As infections mount swiftly and hospitals become stretched, some cities such as New Delhi are scrambling to build temporary facilities with thousands of beds to quarantine and treat Covid-19 patients.As infections mount swiftly and hospitals become stretched, some cities such as New Delhi are scrambling to build temporary facilities with thousands of beds to quarantine and treat Covid-19 patients.
The city of around 20 million people only has around 13,200 beds for Covid-19 patients and will add at least 20,000 in coming weeks, with some facilities manned by army and paramilitary doctors.The city of around 20 million people only has around 13,200 beds for Covid-19 patients and will add at least 20,000 in coming weeks, with some facilities manned by army and paramilitary doctors.
Staff shortages are likely to be a concern as hospitals are swamped and more temporary facilities open, experts warn, although health authorities in some Indian cities are pushing for improved risk-based categorisation of patients.Staff shortages are likely to be a concern as hospitals are swamped and more temporary facilities open, experts warn, although health authorities in some Indian cities are pushing for improved risk-based categorisation of patients.
“We have to ensure those who really require treatment aren’t denied services,” said Dr Giridhar R Babu, an epidemiologist at the Public Health Foundation of India, who is advising the southern state of Karnataka.“We have to ensure those who really require treatment aren’t denied services,” said Dr Giridhar R Babu, an epidemiologist at the Public Health Foundation of India, who is advising the southern state of Karnataka.
On the question of testing returning travellers, van Diemen also said the evidence showed that the community cases had not “for want of a better word leaked” out of hotel quarantine through people who had declined tests.On the question of testing returning travellers, van Diemen also said the evidence showed that the community cases had not “for want of a better word leaked” out of hotel quarantine through people who had declined tests.
“We have not seen them,” she said. “We need to put our effort where we’re seeing cases, and where we’re seeing cases is in the suburbs where we’re doing the blitz, the hotspot suburbs, that’s really where the cases are.”“We have not seen them,” she said. “We need to put our effort where we’re seeing cases, and where we’re seeing cases is in the suburbs where we’re doing the blitz, the hotspot suburbs, that’s really where the cases are.”
Van Diemen is also asked whether Victoria is experiencing a “second wave” of coronavirus. She avoided the phrase.Van Diemen is also asked whether Victoria is experiencing a “second wave” of coronavirus. She avoided the phrase.
Van Diemen says more than 100 returning travellers have tested positive for Covid-19.Van Diemen says more than 100 returning travellers have tested positive for Covid-19.
She says she’s unable to provide details about how many defence force staff will be coming to Victoria to help with testing. It’s not her remit, she says.She says she’s unable to provide details about how many defence force staff will be coming to Victoria to help with testing. It’s not her remit, she says.
Van Diemen won’t go into the reasons why travellers returning to Victoria are declining to be tested. It is worth noting the level of refused tests is 2% in New South Wales.Van Diemen won’t go into the reasons why travellers returning to Victoria are declining to be tested. It is worth noting the level of refused tests is 2% in New South Wales.
Van Diemen says the state is “very concerned” about the rising number of cases.Van Diemen says the state is “very concerned” about the rising number of cases.
She is pressed on whether testing of returned travellers should be mandatory. The state is under pressure over its testing rate of returned travellers – 30% have declined tests.She is pressed on whether testing of returned travellers should be mandatory. The state is under pressure over its testing rate of returned travellers – 30% have declined tests.
Van Diemen says:Van Diemen says:
Van Diemen says the uptake of testing is now higher than 70% of returned travellers accepting tests, but she does not have the exact figure.Van Diemen says the uptake of testing is now higher than 70% of returned travellers accepting tests, but she does not have the exact figure.
Van Diemen says that an emergency text message will be sent to residents in two Melbourne suburbs – Broadmeadows and Keilor Downs – where there are a high number of cases.Van Diemen says that an emergency text message will be sent to residents in two Melbourne suburbs – Broadmeadows and Keilor Downs – where there are a high number of cases.