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Coronavirus live news: Florida reports a record 10,000 new cases in one day Coronavirus live news: Florida reports a record 10,000 new cases in one day
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US state records biggest one-day increase in its new cases; Sweden records 947 new cases in a day; Tokyo confirms 107 new coronavirus infections; Russia cases pass 660,000US state records biggest one-day increase in its new cases; Sweden records 947 new cases in a day; Tokyo confirms 107 new coronavirus infections; Russia cases pass 660,000
Hungary will not comply with an EU recommendation to lift coronavirus travel restrictions for more countries outside the bloc, prime minister Viktor Orban said, citing a risk to health.
The 27-member EU finalised on Tuesday the list of countries where coronavirus infections were seen to be low enough to allow their citizens to enter the bloc starting on Wednesday.
“We cannot currently implement the EU’s request to allow in citizens from non-EU countries, with the exception of Serbia,” Orban said in a Facebook video message.
Hungary reopened the border with neighbouring Serbia, which has a large ethnic-Hungarian population, in May.
But lifting travel restrictions to more nations outside the EU “would go against the healthcare interests of the Hungarian people,” Orban said.
The countries that made it onto the EU list are Algeria, Australia, Canada, Japan, Georgia, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay, as well as China if it reciprocates.
A doctors’ organisation in Sierra Leone has called on medics to launch an indefinite strike in coronavirus patient care in protest at the non-payment of promised compensation and lack of resources.
The Sierra Leone Medical and Dental Association, which has around 350 members, said the industrial action would be launched within 24 hours.
In a letter addressed to the government, association president Delwin Findlay also protested that authorities had bought around 30 4x4 vehicles for managers from money intended for the fight against the virus rather than drugs and equipment.
The body has proposed that doctors continue to provide care to non-Covid-19 patients during the strike.
Sierra Leone has recorded nearly 1,500 coronavirus cases with 60 deaths.
The UK government has announced that 43,995 have now died from coronavirus in hospitals, care homes and the wider community, up from 43,906 yesterday.The UK government has announced that 43,995 have now died from coronavirus in hospitals, care homes and the wider community, up from 43,906 yesterday.
And 283,757 people have tested positive for Covid-19.And 283,757 people have tested positive for Covid-19.
The leaders of some of the nation’s major business organizations have signed a letter urging the White House and the National Governors Association to establish mandatory mask guidelines.The leaders of some of the nation’s major business organizations have signed a letter urging the White House and the National Governors Association to establish mandatory mask guidelines.
Meanwhile, Texas governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order requiring all Texans to wear a face mask in public spaces. Here’s the announcement from Abbott’s office:Meanwhile, Texas governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order requiring all Texans to wear a face mask in public spaces. Here’s the announcement from Abbott’s office:
US vice president Mike Pence said he fully supports the Florida governor’s efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak, even as the state earlier reported the biggest one-day increase in cases since the pandemic started.US vice president Mike Pence said he fully supports the Florida governor’s efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak, even as the state earlier reported the biggest one-day increase in cases since the pandemic started.
“We fully support your prudent steps in working to slow the spread and the rising cases that are impacting Florida today,” Pence said at a media briefing in Tampa, Florida, with the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis.“We fully support your prudent steps in working to slow the spread and the rising cases that are impacting Florida today,” Pence said at a media briefing in Tampa, Florida, with the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis.
Cases in South Carolina have increased by 1,782 to a total of 39,701 on Thursday, the biggest daily increase since the pandemic started, according to a tally by Reuters.Cases in South Carolina have increased by 1,782 to a total of 39,701 on Thursday, the biggest daily increase since the pandemic started, according to a tally by Reuters.
Rapper Vanilla Ice has cooled off plans for a concert in Texas after taking considerable heat for an event that sought to gather hundreds of fans in one of the nation’s coronavirus hotspots.Rapper Vanilla Ice has cooled off plans for a concert in Texas after taking considerable heat for an event that sought to gather hundreds of fans in one of the nation’s coronavirus hotspots.
He had been scheduled to play a lakeside show just outside Austin on Friday, but has announced it is being postponed.He had been scheduled to play a lakeside show just outside Austin on Friday, but has announced it is being postponed.
Barrett Brannam, who owns the venue where Vanilla Ice had been scheduled to play, said the performer, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, had expressed concern about the health of his fans and himself.Barrett Brannam, who owns the venue where Vanilla Ice had been scheduled to play, said the performer, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, had expressed concern about the health of his fans and himself.
Brannam said Saturday’s planned appearance by 1990s R&B group Color Me Badd was also postponed.Brannam said Saturday’s planned appearance by 1990s R&B group Color Me Badd was also postponed.
Former Republican presidential candidate tests positive for Covid-19Former Republican presidential candidate tests positive for Covid-19
Herman Cain, a 2012 Republican presidential candidate, has been diagnosed with coronavirus and admitted to hospital, according to a statement on his Twitter feed.Herman Cain, a 2012 Republican presidential candidate, has been diagnosed with coronavirus and admitted to hospital, according to a statement on his Twitter feed.
He attended last month’s Tulsa, Oklahoma, rally for President Donald Trump, supporting his fellow Republican at an event where many attendees crowded close together without wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the virus.He attended last month’s Tulsa, Oklahoma, rally for President Donald Trump, supporting his fellow Republican at an event where many attendees crowded close together without wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the virus.
Florida records over 10,000 new cases in a dayFlorida records over 10,000 new cases in a day
Florida shattered records on Thursday when it reported over 10,000 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase in the state since the pandemic started, according to a Reuters tally.Florida shattered records on Thursday when it reported over 10,000 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase in the state since the pandemic started, according to a Reuters tally.
Outbreaks in Texas, California, Florida and Arizona have sent cases rising at rates not seen since April.Outbreaks in Texas, California, Florida and Arizona have sent cases rising at rates not seen since April.
Trump says jobs report proves US economy ‘roaring back’Trump says jobs report proves US economy ‘roaring back’
The US president, Donald Trump, celebrated a government report showing the country gained 4.8m jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 11.1% last month, when states began allowing businesses to reopen from strict shutdowns aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic.The US president, Donald Trump, celebrated a government report showing the country gained 4.8m jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 11.1% last month, when states began allowing businesses to reopen from strict shutdowns aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic.
“Today’s announcement proves that our economy is roaring back,” Trump said, rattling off different sectors that saw job gains according to the monthly report.“Today’s announcement proves that our economy is roaring back,” Trump said, rattling off different sectors that saw job gains according to the monthly report.
Kansas makes face masks mandatory after spike in casesKansas makes face masks mandatory after spike in cases
Kansas has followed several other states in requiring face coverings, most recently Indiana.Kansas has followed several other states in requiring face coverings, most recently Indiana.
Kansas had a 46.1% spike in coronavirus infections last week.Kansas had a 46.1% spike in coronavirus infections last week.
Meanwhile, California governor Gavin Newsom said cases have jumped to 6.9% over the past week.Meanwhile, California governor Gavin Newsom said cases have jumped to 6.9% over the past week.
Coronavirus cases in Sweden surpass 70,000 after another 947 recordedCoronavirus cases in Sweden surpass 70,000 after another 947 recorded
Sweden’s number of confirmed Covid-19 crossed the 70,000 mark on Thursday, while deaths rose by 41 to 5,411, health agency statistics showed.Sweden’s number of confirmed Covid-19 crossed the 70,000 mark on Thursday, while deaths rose by 41 to 5,411, health agency statistics showed.
Sweden recorded 947 new cases to put the total at 70,639. Expanded testing has seen daily new cases soar over the past month, eclipsing rates elsewhere in the European Union, but deaths and hospitalisations have tumbled from peaks in April.Sweden recorded 947 new cases to put the total at 70,639. Expanded testing has seen daily new cases soar over the past month, eclipsing rates elsewhere in the European Union, but deaths and hospitalisations have tumbled from peaks in April.
Further 14 deaths reported in FranceFurther 14 deaths reported in France
The number of deaths in France from Covid-19 has risen by 14 from the previous day to 29,875, the country’s health department said.The number of deaths in France from Covid-19 has risen by 14 from the previous day to 29,875, the country’s health department said.
The number of people in hospital fell by 188 to 8,148 and the number of people in intensive care units fell by nine to 573, with both numbers continuing weeks-long downtrends.The number of people in hospital fell by 188 to 8,148 and the number of people in intensive care units fell by nine to 573, with both numbers continuing weeks-long downtrends.
Swiss government releases list of 29 restricted countriesSwiss government releases list of 29 restricted countries
The Swiss government has published a list of 29 restricted countries including the US, Russia, Brazil and Sweden, from which visitors entering the country must go into isolation.The Swiss government has published a list of 29 restricted countries including the US, Russia, Brazil and Sweden, from which visitors entering the country must go into isolation.
From 6 July, travellers to Switzerland who have spent time in the previous 14 days in countries designated as at high risk of infection will have to register with the Swiss authorities immediately on arrival and then go into quarantine for 10 days.From 6 July, travellers to Switzerland who have spent time in the previous 14 days in countries designated as at high risk of infection will have to register with the Swiss authorities immediately on arrival and then go into quarantine for 10 days.
Coronavirus vaccine candidates will enter late-stage clinical studies by the end of the month, with others beginning in August, September and October, the US government’s top infectious diseases expert said.Coronavirus vaccine candidates will enter late-stage clinical studies by the end of the month, with others beginning in August, September and October, the US government’s top infectious diseases expert said.
The news comes as Moderna Inc, which is at the forefront of the country’s vaccine development efforts, reiterated earlier in the day that a late-stage trial with 30,000 volunteers would begin this month.The news comes as Moderna Inc, which is at the forefront of the country’s vaccine development efforts, reiterated earlier in the day that a late-stage trial with 30,000 volunteers would begin this month.
“We may be able to at least know whether we are dealing with a safe and effective vaccine by the early winter, late winter, (or) beginning of 2021,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told JAMA Network.“We may be able to at least know whether we are dealing with a safe and effective vaccine by the early winter, late winter, (or) beginning of 2021,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told JAMA Network.
Earlier, Dr Francis Collins, director of the US National Institutes of Health, said the Trump administration’s vaccine-acceleration programme could generate a safe and effective vaccine by the end of the year.Earlier, Dr Francis Collins, director of the US National Institutes of Health, said the Trump administration’s vaccine-acceleration programme could generate a safe and effective vaccine by the end of the year.
California governor Gavin Newsom said that coronavirus cases have jumped to 6.9% over the past week.California governor Gavin Newsom said that coronavirus cases have jumped to 6.9% over the past week.
Kansas has followed several other states in requiring face coverings, most recently Indiana.Kansas has followed several other states in requiring face coverings, most recently Indiana.
Kansas had a 46.1% spike in coronavirus infections last week.Kansas had a 46.1% spike in coronavirus infections last week.
“Wearing a mask is a simple and effective way to keep Kansans healthy and keep Kansas open for business,” governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, said.“Wearing a mask is a simple and effective way to keep Kansans healthy and keep Kansas open for business,” governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, said.
The Nigerian state of Kano has ended its coronavirus lockdown, the local ministry of health said, months after an outbreak of what was originally called a “mysterious disease” killed hundreds of citizens.The Nigerian state of Kano has ended its coronavirus lockdown, the local ministry of health said, months after an outbreak of what was originally called a “mysterious disease” killed hundreds of citizens.
The easing comes weeks after other parts of Nigeria relaxed restrictions, and marks an effort to resume everyday life in Kano, the commercial and cultural heart of predominantly Muslim northern Nigerian.The easing comes weeks after other parts of Nigeria relaxed restrictions, and marks an effort to resume everyday life in Kano, the commercial and cultural heart of predominantly Muslim northern Nigerian.
In April and early May, roughly 500 people died in the state, a government investigation found, saying the deaths were likely due to coronavirus. Local authorities did not acknowledge the outbreak at the time.In April and early May, roughly 500 people died in the state, a government investigation found, saying the deaths were likely due to coronavirus. Local authorities did not acknowledge the outbreak at the time.
Kano’s health ministry on its official Twitter account did not provide details of the state lockdown ending except to say civil servants would return to work from 6 July.Kano’s health ministry on its official Twitter account did not provide details of the state lockdown ending except to say civil servants would return to work from 6 July.
The end of Kano’s lockdown and other policies to relax restrictions come as coronavirus cases mount in Africa’s most populous country.The end of Kano’s lockdown and other policies to relax restrictions come as coronavirus cases mount in Africa’s most populous country.
Nigeria had confirmed more than 25,000 coronavirus cases and almost 600 deaths as of Wednesday, with little sign of the outbreak slowing.Nigeria had confirmed more than 25,000 coronavirus cases and almost 600 deaths as of Wednesday, with little sign of the outbreak slowing.
Officials have expressed their concern that the outbreak in the West African country might become much worse.Officials have expressed their concern that the outbreak in the West African country might become much worse.
Nigeria on Wednesday said it would restart domestic flights from 8 July.Nigeria on Wednesday said it would restart domestic flights from 8 July.
Former Republican presidential candidate tests positive for Covid-19Former Republican presidential candidate tests positive for Covid-19
Herman Cain, a 2012 Republican presidential candidate, has been diagnosed with coronavirus and admitted to hospital, according to a statement on his Twitter feed.Herman Cain, a 2012 Republican presidential candidate, has been diagnosed with coronavirus and admitted to hospital, according to a statement on his Twitter feed.
He attended last month’s Tulsa, Oklahoma, rally for President Donald Trump, supporting his fellow Republican at an event where many attendees crowded close together without wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the virus.He attended last month’s Tulsa, Oklahoma, rally for President Donald Trump, supporting his fellow Republican at an event where many attendees crowded close together without wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the virus.
Florida records over 10,000 new cases in a dayFlorida records over 10,000 new cases in a day
Florida shattered records on Thursday when it reported over 10,000 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase in the state since the pandemic started, according to a Reuters tally.Florida shattered records on Thursday when it reported over 10,000 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase in the state since the pandemic started, according to a Reuters tally.
Outbreaks in Texas, California, Florida and Arizona have sent cases rising at rates not seen since April.Outbreaks in Texas, California, Florida and Arizona have sent cases rising at rates not seen since April.
Trump says jobs report proves US economy ‘roaring back’Trump says jobs report proves US economy ‘roaring back’
The US president, Donald Trump, celebrated a government report showing the country gained 4.8m jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 11.1% last month, when states began allowing businesses to reopen from strict shutdowns aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic.The US president, Donald Trump, celebrated a government report showing the country gained 4.8m jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 11.1% last month, when states began allowing businesses to reopen from strict shutdowns aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic.
“Today’s announcement proves that our economy is roaring back,” Trump said, rattling off different sectors that saw job gains according to the monthly report.“Today’s announcement proves that our economy is roaring back,” Trump said, rattling off different sectors that saw job gains according to the monthly report.
Coronavirus cases in Sweden surpass 70,000 after another 947 recordedCoronavirus cases in Sweden surpass 70,000 after another 947 recorded
Sweden’s number of confirmed Covid-19 crossed the 70,000 mark on Thursday, while deaths rose by 41 to 5,411, health agency statistics showed.Sweden’s number of confirmed Covid-19 crossed the 70,000 mark on Thursday, while deaths rose by 41 to 5,411, health agency statistics showed.
Sweden recorded 947 new cases to put the total at 70,639. Expanded testing has seen daily new cases soar over the past month, eclipsing rates elsewhere in the European Union, but deaths and hospitalisations have tumbled from peaks in April.Sweden recorded 947 new cases to put the total at 70,639. Expanded testing has seen daily new cases soar over the past month, eclipsing rates elsewhere in the European Union, but deaths and hospitalisations have tumbled from peaks in April.
Further 14 deaths reported in FranceFurther 14 deaths reported in France
The number of deaths in France from Covid-19 has risen by 14 from the previous day to 29,875, the country’s health department said.The number of deaths in France from Covid-19 has risen by 14 from the previous day to 29,875, the country’s health department said.
The number of people in hospital fell by 188 to 8,148 and the number of people in intensive care units fell by nine to 573, with both numbers continuing weeks-long downtrends.The number of people in hospital fell by 188 to 8,148 and the number of people in intensive care units fell by nine to 573, with both numbers continuing weeks-long downtrends.
Swiss government releases list of 29 restricted countriesSwiss government releases list of 29 restricted countries
The Swiss government has published a list of 29 restricted countries including the US, Russia, Brazil and Sweden, from which visitors entering the country must go into isolation.The Swiss government has published a list of 29 restricted countries including the US, Russia, Brazil and Sweden, from which visitors entering the country must go into isolation.
From 6 July, travellers to Switzerland who have spent time in the previous 14 days in countries designated as at high risk of infection will have to register with the Swiss authorities immediately on arrival and then go into quarantine for 10 days.From 6 July, travellers to Switzerland who have spent time in the previous 14 days in countries designated as at high risk of infection will have to register with the Swiss authorities immediately on arrival and then go into quarantine for 10 days.