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Middle East records 1m cases amid easing and return of tourists; NZ health minister David Clark resigns after controversy over handling of Covid-19; California rolls back reopening of bars. Follow all the latest updates Worst-hit nation records another new daily record of infections; Middle East at ‘critical threshold’ says health body; NZ health minister David Clark resigns. Follow all the latest updates
Ben Doherty in Sydney, signing off from this coverage now. My many thanks for your company and correspondence. I hand you westwards, to Rebecca Ratcliffe, our Southeast Asia Correspondent, in Bangkok.
Tokyo reported 67 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the highest number since the state of emergency was lifted on May 25 and the sixth consecutive day that new infections have exceeded 50.
27 of the new cases were in night-time entertainment districts, where testing has been stepped up in recent weeks, and 49 of those infected were in their 20s or 30s, 15 were asymptomatic. Many of those cases were found at host clubs, where young men entertain female customers, and maid cafes.
The Tokyo metropolitan government said when the state of emergency was lifted that if the weekly average of new cases topped 50 it would consider asking businesses to shut down again.
But Governor Yuriko Koike, who is standing for re-election on Sunday, has announced a switch to an evaluation system based on seven criteria. These include total active infections, number of patients in serious condition and available hospital capacity.
120 new infections were reported nationwide on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases in Japan to around 18,800, of which just over 1,000 are still classified as active.
Tokyo accounts for approximately a third of the total cases in Japan with around 6,300.
The latest figures from the US have just been reported, and make for further grim reading.
After reporting a new record on Tuesday of 44,000 new cases, that mark has been surpassed again, with Reuters reporting nearly 50,000 new cases for Wednesday.
It should be noted there are a number of differing totals being reported. Johns Hopkins University has been compiling global and national figures since the outbreak of the pandemic, but several agencies are compiling daily tallies.
Agence-France Presse is reporting Wednesday’s increase, based on Johns Hopkins figures, at 52,000. The Washington Post is also reporting that new infections surpassed 50,000 on Wednesday. The US CDC has not yet reported its daily figures.
Reuters reports:
New US Covid-19 cases rose by nearly 50,000 on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, marking the biggest one-day spike since the start of the pandemic.
The record follows a warning by the government’s top infectious diseases expert that the number could soon double to 100,000 cases a day if Americans do not come together to take steps necessary to halt the virus’ resurgent spread, such as wearing masks when unable to practice social distancing.
In the first week of June, the United States added about 22,000 new coronavirus cases each day. But as the month progressed, hotspots began to emerge across the Sun Belt. In the last seven days of June, daily new infections almost doubled to 42,000 nationally.
Brazil is the only other country to report more than 50,000 new cases in one day. The United States reported at least 49,286 cases on Tuesday.
More than half of new U.S. cases each day come from Arizona, California, Florida and Texas, home to 30% of the country’s population. All four states plus 10 others saw new cases more than double in June.
The daily increase in new cases could reach 100,000 unless a nationwide push was made to tamp down the fast-spreading virus, Dr Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told a US Senate committee on Tuesday.
“We can’t just focus on those areas that are having the surge. It puts the entire country at risk,” Fauci said.
The rise in cases is not just the result of more testing. Hospitalisations are also skyrocketing.
Nationally, 7% of coronavirus diagnostic tests came back positive last week, up from 5% the prior week, according to a Reuters analysis.
Arizona’s positivity test rate was 24% last week, Florida’s was 16%. Nevada, South Carolina and Texas were all 15%, according to the analysis.
Gavin Blair reports from Tokyo that the city reported 67 coronavirus cases yesterday, the highest number since a state of emergency was lifted and a continuation of a troubling upward trend.Gavin Blair reports from Tokyo that the city reported 67 coronavirus cases yesterday, the highest number since a state of emergency was lifted and a continuation of a troubling upward trend.
Many cases have reportedly come from host clubs and other night-time entertainment venues.Many cases have reportedly come from host clubs and other night-time entertainment venues.
More to come...More to come...
The UK Treasury has been accused of taking an irresponsible approach to the coronavirus epidemic after a backlash to a post on its official Twitter account that hailed Saturday’s scheduled reopening of England’s pubs.The UK Treasury has been accused of taking an irresponsible approach to the coronavirus epidemic after a backlash to a post on its official Twitter account that hailed Saturday’s scheduled reopening of England’s pubs.
“Grab a drink and raise a glass, pubs are reopening their doors from 4 July,” the tweet read, while a graphic carried the message: “Pubs are back”.“Grab a drink and raise a glass, pubs are reopening their doors from 4 July,” the tweet read, while a graphic carried the message: “Pubs are back”.
Many of those condemning the post, which was soon deleted, accused its celebratory tone of being in poor taste given that the virus has killed at least 43,000 people in the UK.Many of those condemning the post, which was soon deleted, accused its celebratory tone of being in poor taste given that the virus has killed at least 43,000 people in the UK.
The tweet came as Leicester was put back under lockdown conditions amid a localised outbreak and fears were expressed about numbers of cases being seen in Greater Manchester.The tweet came as Leicester was put back under lockdown conditions amid a localised outbreak and fears were expressed about numbers of cases being seen in Greater Manchester.
From Guardian reporters Adam Gabbatt and Kenya Evelyn:From Guardian reporters Adam Gabbatt and Kenya Evelyn:
Donald Trump has said he believes the coronavirus will “just disappear”, one day after the US recorded more than 44,000 new cases, a new all-time daily high.Donald Trump has said he believes the coronavirus will “just disappear”, one day after the US recorded more than 44,000 new cases, a new all-time daily high.
Eight states reported new single-day highs of freshly diagnosed cases on Tuesday, and the dire numbers follow a warning by the public health expert Dr Anthony Fauci that the US is “going in the wrong direction” and infections could more than double, to reach 100,000 cases a day.Eight states reported new single-day highs of freshly diagnosed cases on Tuesday, and the dire numbers follow a warning by the public health expert Dr Anthony Fauci that the US is “going in the wrong direction” and infections could more than double, to reach 100,000 cases a day.
In an interview with Fox Business on Tuesday, Trump was asked whether he really believes, as he has stated previously, that the virus will simply disappear.In an interview with Fox Business on Tuesday, Trump was asked whether he really believes, as he has stated previously, that the virus will simply disappear.
“I do. I do,” the president said. “Yeah sure. At some point. And I think we’re going to have a vaccine very soon too.”“I do. I do,” the president said. “Yeah sure. At some point. And I think we’re going to have a vaccine very soon too.”
The response here is very, very Australian.The response here is very, very Australian.
Some context: Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, has seen a spike in community transmission cases (albeit from a very low base) so 10 suburbs across the city have been forced back into lockdown. But the measure has had some perverse outcomes, including in Summerhill Road, where one side of the street is locked down, the other is not.Some context: Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, has seen a spike in community transmission cases (albeit from a very low base) so 10 suburbs across the city have been forced back into lockdown. But the measure has had some perverse outcomes, including in Summerhill Road, where one side of the street is locked down, the other is not.
As Guardian reporter Matilda Boseley’s interlocutor here says: “what a stitch-up”.As Guardian reporter Matilda Boseley’s interlocutor here says: “what a stitch-up”.
Also in Australia: the Northern Territory, which had been proudly Covid-19 free since April, and had been lording it over other less-fortunate Australian jurisdictions, has recorded a case.Also in Australia: the Northern Territory, which had been proudly Covid-19 free since April, and had been lording it over other less-fortunate Australian jurisdictions, has recorded a case.
A returned traveller had spent two weeks in quarantine in Melbourne, but visited family in a Melbourne hotspot area before returning to the NT.A returned traveller had spent two weeks in quarantine in Melbourne, but visited family in a Melbourne hotspot area before returning to the NT.
He began showing symptoms and was tested for Covid-19, testing positive.He began showing symptoms and was tested for Covid-19, testing positive.
The traveller had been isolating in Darwin, as per the territory’s strict border rules, upon his return.The traveller had been isolating in Darwin, as per the territory’s strict border rules, upon his return.
Mexico’s health ministry on Tuesday reported 5,681 new cases of coronavirus infection and 741 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 231,770 cases and 28,510 deaths.Mexico’s health ministry on Tuesday reported 5,681 new cases of coronavirus infection and 741 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 231,770 cases and 28,510 deaths.
With the additional deaths, Mexico’s coronavirus toll has surpassed Spain’s total number of fatalities from the virus, which on Wednesday was 28,363.With the additional deaths, Mexico’s coronavirus toll has surpassed Spain’s total number of fatalities from the virus, which on Wednesday was 28,363.
Mexico now has the sixth-largest number of fatal Covid-19 cases.Mexico now has the sixth-largest number of fatal Covid-19 cases.
The US has, by far, the highest number of Covid-19. deaths, with 127,970 fatal cases.The US has, by far, the highest number of Covid-19. deaths, with 127,970 fatal cases.
China reported on Thursday three new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 1, compared with three cases a day earlier, the health authority said.China reported on Thursday three new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 1, compared with three cases a day earlier, the health authority said.
Two of the new infections were imported cases, the National Health Commission said in a statement, while the capital city of Beijing reported one new case. There were no new deaths.Two of the new infections were imported cases, the National Health Commission said in a statement, while the capital city of Beijing reported one new case. There were no new deaths.
China also reported two new asymptomatic patients, down from three a day earlier.China also reported two new asymptomatic patients, down from three a day earlier.
As of July 1, mainland China had a total of 83,537 confirmed coronavirus cases, it said.As of July 1, mainland China had a total of 83,537 confirmed coronavirus cases, it said.
China’s death toll from the coronavirus remains at 4,634.China’s death toll from the coronavirus remains at 4,634.
NZ prime minister Jacinda Ardern has concluded her press conference on the departure of health minister David Clark, saying he would not be reappointed to the role if she was elected for another term.NZ prime minister Jacinda Ardern has concluded her press conference on the departure of health minister David Clark, saying he would not be reappointed to the role if she was elected for another term.
Clark’s role as health minister had become “a distraction” from the government’s efforts to fight and contain COVID-19, that beating the pandemic had to be the priority.Clark’s role as health minister had become “a distraction” from the government’s efforts to fight and contain COVID-19, that beating the pandemic had to be the priority.
“I had a conversation with Dr Clark, we talked frankly about his current position... after giving it some thought he decided to stand-down.”Ardern said she thought he had made the right decision.“I had a conversation with Dr Clark, we talked frankly about his current position... after giving it some thought he decided to stand-down.”Ardern said she thought he had made the right decision.
Minister Chris Hipkins already holds the education portfolio and has now also been charged with health - in the midst of a global pandemic.Minister Chris Hipkins already holds the education portfolio and has now also been charged with health - in the midst of a global pandemic.
Hipkins said Clark has done some outstanding work in mental health and he wanted to continue that work.Hipkins said Clark has done some outstanding work in mental health and he wanted to continue that work.
Hipkins said he had no background in health, but deflected questions that it was a “caretaker” position, saying he was ready for the “challenge”.Hipkins said he had no background in health, but deflected questions that it was a “caretaker” position, saying he was ready for the “challenge”.
David Clark will be replaced by New Zealand’s education minister Chris Hipkins until the election, prime minister Ardern said in a statement.David Clark will be replaced by New Zealand’s education minister Chris Hipkins until the election, prime minister Ardern said in a statement.
“Post-election I intend to reassess who is best placed to take the health portfolio forward.”“Post-election I intend to reassess who is best placed to take the health portfolio forward.”
New Zealand goes to the polls in September. Ardern said she has not closed the door to Clark coming back into cabinet, but it won’t be in a health role.New Zealand goes to the polls in September. Ardern said she has not closed the door to Clark coming back into cabinet, but it won’t be in a health role.
New Zealand has recorded 1528 cases of Covid-19, with 22 deaths.New Zealand has recorded 1528 cases of Covid-19, with 22 deaths.
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is hosting a press conference, formalising the resignation of her health minister David Clark.New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is hosting a press conference, formalising the resignation of her health minister David Clark.
She said in some “very frank conversations” within government, the minister had come to the view that his continuing in the role was a distraction for the government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.She said in some “very frank conversations” within government, the minister had come to the view that his continuing in the role was a distraction for the government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand did get the number of live Covid-19 cases down to zero, but it has since gone back up through imported cases into the country.New Zealand did get the number of live Covid-19 cases down to zero, but it has since gone back up through imported cases into the country.
“It’s not done,” Ardern said. “Covid-19 will be with us for a long time to come.”“It’s not done,” Ardern said. “Covid-19 will be with us for a long time to come.”
She said while it was Clark’s decision to resign, “it is one I agree with”.She said while it was Clark’s decision to resign, “it is one I agree with”.
Despite the WHO’S dire warning of the Middle East’s “critical threshold”, Egypt has restarted international flights and reopened major tourist attractions including the Great Pyramids of Giza after more than three months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.Despite the WHO’S dire warning of the Middle East’s “critical threshold”, Egypt has restarted international flights and reopened major tourist attractions including the Great Pyramids of Giza after more than three months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Reuters reports: the country closed its airports to scheduled international flights and shut famous historical sites in mid-March as the government looked to curb the spread of the virus.Reuters reports: the country closed its airports to scheduled international flights and shut famous historical sites in mid-March as the government looked to curb the spread of the virus.
That brought the tourist industry, which the government says accounts for 5% of economic output but which analysts say may account for as much as 15% if jobs and investment indirectly related to the industry are included, to a virtual halt.That brought the tourist industry, which the government says accounts for 5% of economic output but which analysts say may account for as much as 15% if jobs and investment indirectly related to the industry are included, to a virtual halt.
Visitors were few at Giza on the first day, witnesses said, adding that they spotted only a handful of people at the normally packed site.“It’s a pretty place, this is where we see the symbol of Egypt and this is why we come here,” said tourist Ravalonandrasana Maurice.Visitors were few at Giza on the first day, witnesses said, adding that they spotted only a handful of people at the normally packed site.“It’s a pretty place, this is where we see the symbol of Egypt and this is why we come here,” said tourist Ravalonandrasana Maurice.
Meanwhile, 16 flights took off from Cairo International Airport on Wednesday, the aviation minister said. Two arrival terminals were empty in the morning but a screen showed four scheduled flights expected to arrive from Toulouse, Kuwait, Tunis and Amman.Meanwhile, 16 flights took off from Cairo International Airport on Wednesday, the aviation minister said. Two arrival terminals were empty in the morning but a screen showed four scheduled flights expected to arrive from Toulouse, Kuwait, Tunis and Amman.
Tourism and antiquities minister Khaled al-Anany said two chartered flights arrived Wednesday morning to airports in South Sinai and the Red Sea carrying tourists from Ukraine.Tourism and antiquities minister Khaled al-Anany said two chartered flights arrived Wednesday morning to airports in South Sinai and the Red Sea carrying tourists from Ukraine.
These provinces along the Red Sea Coast as well as Marsa Matrouh on the Mediterranean were allowed to reopen as they had the lowest case numbers so far.These provinces along the Red Sea Coast as well as Marsa Matrouh on the Mediterranean were allowed to reopen as they had the lowest case numbers so far.
The health ministry has registered 68,311 cases of the coronavirus and 2,953 deaths.The health ministry has registered 68,311 cases of the coronavirus and 2,953 deaths.
The Middle East has recorded a million cases of Covid-19, and is at a “critical threshold”, the World Health Organisation has warned.The Middle East has recorded a million cases of Covid-19, and is at a “critical threshold”, the World Health Organisation has warned.
The global health body confirmed on Sunday there were more than one million confirmed cases of the Covid-19 disease across the 22 countries that the WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean region covers, stretching from Morocco to Pakistan.The global health body confirmed on Sunday there were more than one million confirmed cases of the Covid-19 disease across the 22 countries that the WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean region covers, stretching from Morocco to Pakistan.
Over 80% of all deaths in the region were reported in five countries: Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.Over 80% of all deaths in the region were reported in five countries: Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
“We are at a critical threshold in our region,” the WHO’s Middle East head, Ahmed al-Mandhari, said in an online press conference.“We are at a critical threshold in our region,” the WHO’s Middle East head, Ahmed al-Mandhari, said in an online press conference.
Mandhari said it was a “concerning milestone”.Mandhari said it was a “concerning milestone”.
“The number of cases reported in June alone is higher than the total number of cases reported during the four months following the first reported case in the region on 29 January,” he said.“The number of cases reported in June alone is higher than the total number of cases reported during the four months following the first reported case in the region on 29 January,” he said.
He attributed the rise in cases to increased testing, but also to the lifting in recent weeks of restrictions put in place to combat the virus’ spread.He attributed the rise in cases to increased testing, but also to the lifting in recent weeks of restrictions put in place to combat the virus’ spread.
New Zealand’s beleaguered health minister David Clark has resigned, following a series of serious missteps during the coronavirus crisis.New Zealand’s beleaguered health minister David Clark has resigned, following a series of serious missteps during the coronavirus crisis.
Clark was demoted by Ardern in April after breaking the lockdown rules in his home of Dunedin and going mountain-biking; a prohibited activity.Clark was demoted by Ardern in April after breaking the lockdown rules in his home of Dunedin and going mountain-biking; a prohibited activity.
The minister described himself as an “idiot” for flouting the lockdown rules, but weeks later it was revealed he had broken them a second time by taking his family for a trip to the beach more than 25km from his home.The minister described himself as an “idiot” for flouting the lockdown rules, but weeks later it was revealed he had broken them a second time by taking his family for a trip to the beach more than 25km from his home.
Ardern was scathing of Clark’s conduct and said minister’s needed to be examples to all New Zealanders during tough times.Ardern was scathing of Clark’s conduct and said minister’s needed to be examples to all New Zealanders during tough times.
The PM demoted him in the cabinet rankings, but let him keep the health portfolio as she said his departure would be too disruptive during the crisis.The PM demoted him in the cabinet rankings, but let him keep the health portfolio as she said his departure would be too disruptive during the crisis.
Political commentators have described Clark as missing in action on New Zealand’s response to the crisis, noting his departure from Wellington to lockdown with him family in Dunedin, his decision to leave daily briefings to the director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield, and later blaming Bloomfield for mistakes in border quarantining rather than taking responsibility himself.Political commentators have described Clark as missing in action on New Zealand’s response to the crisis, noting his departure from Wellington to lockdown with him family in Dunedin, his decision to leave daily briefings to the director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield, and later blaming Bloomfield for mistakes in border quarantining rather than taking responsibility himself.
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has accepted David Clark’s resignation.The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has accepted David Clark’s resignation.
“David Clark contacted me yesterday to confirm his wish to resign as a Minister and I accepted that resignation,” Jacinda Ardern said.“David Clark contacted me yesterday to confirm his wish to resign as a Minister and I accepted that resignation,” Jacinda Ardern said.
“David has come to the conclusion his presence in the role is creating an unhelpful distraction from the Government’s ongoing response to COVID-19 and wider health reforms.“David has come to the conclusion his presence in the role is creating an unhelpful distraction from the Government’s ongoing response to COVID-19 and wider health reforms.
“It’s essential our health leadership has the confidence of the New Zealand public. As David has said to me the needs of the team must come before him as an individual.”“It’s essential our health leadership has the confidence of the New Zealand public. As David has said to me the needs of the team must come before him as an individual.”
Chris Hipkins has been appointed as Health Minister until the election, Ardern said, which is to be held in September.Chris Hipkins has been appointed as Health Minister until the election, Ardern said, which is to be held in September.
“Our response to COVID is on a stable footing and I have full confidence that Minister Hipkins will oversee the portfolio with the thoroughness and diligence he brings to his other areas of responsibility.”“Our response to COVID is on a stable footing and I have full confidence that Minister Hipkins will oversee the portfolio with the thoroughness and diligence he brings to his other areas of responsibility.”
“Post-election I intend to reassess who is best placed to take the health portfolio forward,”Ardern said.“Post-election I intend to reassess who is best placed to take the health portfolio forward,”Ardern said.
Good morning, day, afternoon or evening, wherever this finds you. Ben Doherty here in Sydney, with you for the next few hours for The Guardian’s rolling coverage of Covid-19 developments.Good morning, day, afternoon or evening, wherever this finds you. Ben Doherty here in Sydney, with you for the next few hours for The Guardian’s rolling coverage of Covid-19 developments.
To begin, a summary of developments today.To begin, a summary of developments today.
Covid-19 cases pass 10.6 million across the globe. There are now 10,644,064 confirmed cases worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins university tracker, with at least 514,527 deaths across 188 countries and regions.Covid-19 cases pass 10.6 million across the globe. There are now 10,644,064 confirmed cases worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins university tracker, with at least 514,527 deaths across 188 countries and regions.
Brazil death toll passes 60,000. On Wednesday afternoon a coalition of Brazilian news outlets announced that the country’s total death toll had risen by 538 to 60,194, meaning it had doubled in the last month.Brazil death toll passes 60,000. On Wednesday afternoon a coalition of Brazilian news outlets announced that the country’s total death toll had risen by 538 to 60,194, meaning it had doubled in the last month.
Global tourism stands to lose up to $3.3tn from Covid-19. The US standing to lose the most - $538bn, or 3% of GDP - according to a UN study published on WednesdayGlobal tourism stands to lose up to $3.3tn from Covid-19. The US standing to lose the most - $538bn, or 3% of GDP - according to a UN study published on Wednesday
Over 160,000 coronavirus cases reported every day in past week. The global coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, the World Health Organization said, pointing out that June saw more than half of all cases reported since the start of the pandemic.Over 160,000 coronavirus cases reported every day in past week. The global coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, the World Health Organization said, pointing out that June saw more than half of all cases reported since the start of the pandemic.
Oxford Covid-19 vaccine developers encouraged by immune response. A leading scientist behind the University of Oxford’s potential Covid-19 vaccine said the team has seen the right sort of immune response in trials, but declined to give a firm timeframe for when it could be ready.Oxford Covid-19 vaccine developers encouraged by immune response. A leading scientist behind the University of Oxford’s potential Covid-19 vaccine said the team has seen the right sort of immune response in trials, but declined to give a firm timeframe for when it could be ready.
California closed down indoor bars, restaurants, cinemas and other facilities. The measures, which will be in place for three weeks, follow a surge in infections.California closed down indoor bars, restaurants, cinemas and other facilities. The measures, which will be in place for three weeks, follow a surge in infections.
Brazil restricts entry to foreigners due to Covid-19. The government will restrict the entry of foreigners to the country for 30 days due to the coronavirus pandemic.Brazil restricts entry to foreigners due to Covid-19. The government will restrict the entry of foreigners to the country for 30 days due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The World Health Organisation warns the Middle East is at a “critical threshold” with more than a million cases recorded across 22 countries.The World Health Organisation warns the Middle East is at a “critical threshold” with more than a million cases recorded across 22 countries.
West Bank goes into lockdown as virus numbers soar. The Palestinian Authority has announced a five-day lockdown across the West Bank after the total confirmed coronavirus infections in the territory more than doubled following the easing of previous restrictions.West Bank goes into lockdown as virus numbers soar. The Palestinian Authority has announced a five-day lockdown across the West Bank after the total confirmed coronavirus infections in the territory more than doubled following the easing of previous restrictions.
NZ’s health minister, David Clark, has resigned, after a series of political missteps, and repeated breaches of his own government’s lockdown rules.NZ’s health minister, David Clark, has resigned, after a series of political missteps, and repeated breaches of his own government’s lockdown rules.
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