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Coronavirus live news: Egypt loosens lockdown despite surging infections as India passes 500,000 cases Coronavirus live news: Egypt loosens lockdown despite surging infections as India passes 500,000 cases
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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
I’m going to be heading off soon, but before I go, here’s a summary of key developments in the global pandemic over the past few hours.
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The official coronavirus death toll in the UK has reached 43,514. There have now been 310,250 confirmed cases.
NHS England have issued new advice to doctors and nurses to fast-track pregnant BME women due to them being at a higher risk from coronavirus.
Iran has launched a new campaign to encourage the public to wear face masks. Meanwhile, the country’s supreme leader said that although the economic impact of coronavirus measures is significant, economic problems will worsen if coronavirus spreads unchecked.
Pakistan’s cricket team will leave behind 10 players who tested positive for coronavirus this week when they depart for their tour of England.
There have been no new deaths from coronavirus in Scotland for the second day running.
Egypt has today lifted many of its coronavirus restrictions, despite a rising number of cases.
A city on the outskirts of Houston, Texas, has implemented a curfew starting Saturday night, in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus.A city on the outskirts of Houston, Texas, has implemented a curfew starting Saturday night, in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus.
The curfew, in Galena Park, will run from 10pm to 5am daily, and marks a reversal in reopening plans. On Friday, the mayor of Galena Park raised the public threat level to its most severe.The curfew, in Galena Park, will run from 10pm to 5am daily, and marks a reversal in reopening plans. On Friday, the mayor of Galena Park raised the public threat level to its most severe.
Backtracking on his early moves to relax restrictions in the hope of getting businesses back on their feet, Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday ordered bars across the state to close and required restaurants to limit indoor seating capacity to 50%.Backtracking on his early moves to relax restrictions in the hope of getting businesses back on their feet, Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday ordered bars across the state to close and required restaurants to limit indoor seating capacity to 50%.
Florida has also been struggling with mounting numbers of coronavirus cases, and has backtracked on reopening plans. On Saturday morning, Florida reported 9,585 new infections in the last 24 hours - a record high for a second day - and a further 24 deaths from coronavirus.Florida has also been struggling with mounting numbers of coronavirus cases, and has backtracked on reopening plans. On Saturday morning, Florida reported 9,585 new infections in the last 24 hours - a record high for a second day - and a further 24 deaths from coronavirus.
Authorities there told bar owners in the state to immediately stop serving alcohol on their premises.Authorities there told bar owners in the state to immediately stop serving alcohol on their premises.
The US recorded more than 45,000 new cases of coronavirus on Friday. It has the highest death toll in the world, currently standing at 125,081, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker. It also has the highest number of confirmed cases, with 2,469,441.The US recorded more than 45,000 new cases of coronavirus on Friday. It has the highest death toll in the world, currently standing at 125,081, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker. It also has the highest number of confirmed cases, with 2,469,441.
Most of the advice given to the UK government by its emergency scientific advisory group (SAGE) is ignored or politicised, a member has alleged.Most of the advice given to the UK government by its emergency scientific advisory group (SAGE) is ignored or politicised, a member has alleged.
Speaking to the New York Times, Dr Susan Michie, a professor of health psychology at University College London, said that a SAGE committee on which she serves produced a study detailing the risks of reducing the social distancing rule from two metres to one.Speaking to the New York Times, Dr Susan Michie, a professor of health psychology at University College London, said that a SAGE committee on which she serves produced a study detailing the risks of reducing the social distancing rule from two metres to one.
However, little information about the risks of cutting the distance was given by prime minister Boris Johnson when he announced the upcoming reduction, the article says.However, little information about the risks of cutting the distance was given by prime minister Boris Johnson when he announced the upcoming reduction, the article says.
“The overwhelming majority of our advice is ignored,” Michie said, “but the pieces are picked up and used for political purposes.”“The overwhelming majority of our advice is ignored,” Michie said, “but the pieces are picked up and used for political purposes.”
Iran’s economic problems will worsen if coronavirus spreads unchecked, the supreme leader has warned, as the government launched a mask-wearing campaign.Iran’s economic problems will worsen if coronavirus spreads unchecked, the supreme leader has warned, as the government launched a mask-wearing campaign.
Iran shut down non-essential businesses, closed schools and cancelled public events in March, but has incrementally lifted restrictions since April in an attempt to boost the economy.Iran shut down non-essential businesses, closed schools and cancelled public events in March, but has incrementally lifted restrictions since April in an attempt to boost the economy.
“It is correct to say that something must be done to prevent economic problems caused by the coronavirus,” said Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.“It is correct to say that something must be done to prevent economic problems caused by the coronavirus,” said Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“But in the case of negligence and significant spread of the disease, economic problems will increase, too,” he said, according to his official website“But in the case of negligence and significant spread of the disease, economic problems will increase, too,” he said, according to his official website
Today’s coronavirus figures in the UK have just been released.Today’s coronavirus figures in the UK have just been released.
The Department of Health and Social Care has recorded 890 new cases since yesterday’s count, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 310,250.The Department of Health and Social Care has recorded 890 new cases since yesterday’s count, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 310,250.
There have been 100 deaths recorded amongst people who have tested positive for coronavirus since yesterday, taking the total number of deaths across all settings (i.e. in the community and care homes as well as hospitals) to 43,514.There have been 100 deaths recorded amongst people who have tested positive for coronavirus since yesterday, taking the total number of deaths across all settings (i.e. in the community and care homes as well as hospitals) to 43,514.
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Pregnant women from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds should be fast-tracked to hospital because of their increased risk of coronavirus, NHS England has said.Pregnant women from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds should be fast-tracked to hospital because of their increased risk of coronavirus, NHS England has said.
Doctors and midwives have been told to relax their criteria for reviewing and admitting BAME women to hospital or escalating any concerns about their health. NHS England also said it wanted to see “tailored communications” specifically aimed at supporting women from BAME backgrounds.Doctors and midwives have been told to relax their criteria for reviewing and admitting BAME women to hospital or escalating any concerns about their health. NHS England also said it wanted to see “tailored communications” specifically aimed at supporting women from BAME backgrounds.
The healthcare body is also recommending that women with darker skin, or who cover their skin while outside, consider taking daily vitamin D supplements throughout the year, after research suggested that those with lower vitamin D levels were at higher risk from coronavirus. Hospital staff will be expected to discuss vitamins with all women.The healthcare body is also recommending that women with darker skin, or who cover their skin while outside, consider taking daily vitamin D supplements throughout the year, after research suggested that those with lower vitamin D levels were at higher risk from coronavirus. Hospital staff will be expected to discuss vitamins with all women.
Iran has launched a campaign on Saturday to motivate the public to use face masks as the country faces a sharp increase in infections and deaths from the coronavirus, Reuters reports.Iran has launched a campaign on Saturday to motivate the public to use face masks as the country faces a sharp increase in infections and deaths from the coronavirus, Reuters reports.
Iran was one of the worst hit countries early in the pandemic, and since restrictions to stem its spread were gradually lifted from mid-April, cases have increased again, with the death toll topping 100 a day in the past nine days for the first time in two months.Iran was one of the worst hit countries early in the pandemic, and since restrictions to stem its spread were gradually lifted from mid-April, cases have increased again, with the death toll topping 100 a day in the past nine days for the first time in two months.
Some 2,456 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 220,180, Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state television. She said 125 people had died, bringing the total to 10,364.Some 2,456 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 220,180, Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state television. She said 125 people had died, bringing the total to 10,364.
Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi told the Iran’s Young Journalists Club semi-official news website that in one province, 120 people had been infected after attending a wedding party. He did not identify the province.Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi told the Iran’s Young Journalists Club semi-official news website that in one province, 120 people had been infected after attending a wedding party. He did not identify the province.
Launching the “£I wear mask” campaign, he pleaded with citizens, especially young Iranians, to take the disease seriously.Launching the “£I wear mask” campaign, he pleaded with citizens, especially young Iranians, to take the disease seriously.
This summer will usher in some of the worst catastrophes the world has ever seen if the pandemic is allowed to spread rapidly across countries already convulsed by growing violence, deepening poverty and the spectre of famine, the BBC war reporter Lyse Doucet has warned.This summer will usher in some of the worst catastrophes the world has ever seen if the pandemic is allowed to spread rapidly across countries already convulsed by growing violence, deepening poverty and the spectre of famine, the BBC war reporter Lyse Doucet has warned.
Speaking exclusively to the Observer, she says she fears “a terrifying mix of violence and the virus” will soon overwhelm countries such as Yemen, Afghanistan and Somalia, where Covid-19 has yet to reach its peak. Already, in southern Yemen, gravediggers can’t keep up with the dead and dying, she says. “Conflict will also be magnified and multiplied by impoverishment, starvation and despair … Expect a hot summer.”Speaking exclusively to the Observer, she says she fears “a terrifying mix of violence and the virus” will soon overwhelm countries such as Yemen, Afghanistan and Somalia, where Covid-19 has yet to reach its peak. Already, in southern Yemen, gravediggers can’t keep up with the dead and dying, she says. “Conflict will also be magnified and multiplied by impoverishment, starvation and despair … Expect a hot summer.”
She will take part in Reimagining Victory, an online series of events for the Imperial War Museum Institute and the peacebuilding charity Conciliation Resources to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the second world war this summer.She will take part in Reimagining Victory, an online series of events for the Imperial War Museum Institute and the peacebuilding charity Conciliation Resources to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the second world war this summer.
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Pakistan’s cricket team will leave behind 10 players who tested positive for coronavirus this week when they depart for their tour of England.Pakistan’s cricket team will leave behind 10 players who tested positive for coronavirus this week when they depart for their tour of England.
Wasim Khan, chief executive of the country’s cricket board, said the players will be allowed to rejoin the squad after giving two negative test results.Wasim Khan, chief executive of the country’s cricket board, said the players will be allowed to rejoin the squad after giving two negative test results.
Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Haider Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Wahab Riaz, Imran Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain and Kashif Bhatti first tested positive earlier this week. Follow-up tests found Bhatti, Rauf, Ali and Imran Khan were still positive.Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Haider Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Wahab Riaz, Imran Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain and Kashif Bhatti first tested positive earlier this week. Follow-up tests found Bhatti, Rauf, Ali and Imran Khan were still positive.
The team will undergo a 14-day isolation after arriving in England, and the first test against in Manchester in August is expected to take place behind closed doors.The team will undergo a 14-day isolation after arriving in England, and the first test against in Manchester in August is expected to take place behind closed doors.
There have been no deaths of people who tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland for a second day running, PA Media reports.There have been no deaths of people who tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland for a second day running, PA Media reports.
Official figures released on Saturday showed no new deaths within the previous 24 hours.Official figures released on Saturday showed no new deaths within the previous 24 hours.
It means the number of Covid-19 deaths under this measure remains at 2,842. Saturday’s figures also showed 15 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of positive tests to 18,228.It means the number of Covid-19 deaths under this measure remains at 2,842. Saturday’s figures also showed 15 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of positive tests to 18,228.
A further 78 people who had tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, NHS England have announced.A further 78 people who had tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, NHS England have announced.
The patients were aged between 56 and 97 years old, and two patients, aged 73 and 96, had no known underlying health conditions.This brings the confirmed death toll in hospitals to 28,635.The patients were aged between 56 and 97 years old, and two patients, aged 73 and 96, had no known underlying health conditions.This brings the confirmed death toll in hospitals to 28,635.
US Guardian writers Dominic Rushe and Amanda Holpuch report on the impact coronavirus could have on people’s health insurance.US Guardian writers Dominic Rushe and Amanda Holpuch report on the impact coronavirus could have on people’s health insurance.
Millions of Americans who have survived Covid-19 or face future infections could lose their insurance or be barred from getting coverage should the Trump administration successfully repeal Obamacare.Millions of Americans who have survived Covid-19 or face future infections could lose their insurance or be barred from getting coverage should the Trump administration successfully repeal Obamacare.
The Trump administration asked the supreme court late Thursday to overturn the Affordable Care Act – a move that, if successful, would bring a permanent end to the health insurance reform law popularly known as Obamacare.The Trump administration asked the supreme court late Thursday to overturn the Affordable Care Act – a move that, if successful, would bring a permanent end to the health insurance reform law popularly known as Obamacare.
Under the ACA, insurance companies cannot deny coverage for pre-existing conditions. Its abolition would mean millions of Americans who have had or have cancer, multiple sclerosis or other diseases would struggle to find insurance.Under the ACA, insurance companies cannot deny coverage for pre-existing conditions. Its abolition would mean millions of Americans who have had or have cancer, multiple sclerosis or other diseases would struggle to find insurance.