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Coronavirus live news: record new cases in India as Australian state of Victoria closes border Coronavirus live news: record new cases in India as Australian state of Victoria closes border
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Peru cases pass 300,000; Iran sees highest daily deaths; Spain puts part of Galicia back into lockdown. Follow the latest updatesPeru cases pass 300,000; Iran sees highest daily deaths; Spain puts part of Galicia back into lockdown. Follow the latest updates
There are currently 11,419,638 confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, as infections continue to rise by around 1m per week.
There are 15 countries with over 200 known cases each:
In Germany, restaurants, bars and hotels have adapted to the new normal with face masks, physical distancing and by asking customers to share contact information so they can be alerted to any fresh outbreak.
But despite the efforts, Germany’s hospitality sector has struggled to pick up speed, highlighting the difficulties facing Europe’s top economy as it confronts the steepest recession since World War II.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government, which has pledged over a trillion euros in stimulus spending to cushion the coronavirus blow, is hoping for an economic rebound in the second half of 2020.
“I’m certain that we can halt the downturn in our economy after the summer break and that the German economy will start to grow again by October at the latest,” Economy Minister Peter Altmaier told the Bild am Sonntag daily.
The unemployment level is expected to keep inching up “before slowly decreasing from November”, he added.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 219 to 196,554, data from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases showed on Monday.The reported death toll rose by 4 to 9,016, the tally showed.
Bondholders owed $2bn by Virgin Australia have asked the Takeovers Panel to stop Bain Capital taking full control of the stricken airline.Bondholders owed $2bn by Virgin Australia have asked the Takeovers Panel to stop Bain Capital taking full control of the stricken airline.
A group of bondholders, represented by Singapore fund manager Broad Peak Investment Advisers, has asked the panel to declare that the sale process run by administrators Deloitte was unacceptable because it will stop them from voting on an alternative deal at a meeting of creditors next month.A group of bondholders, represented by Singapore fund manager Broad Peak Investment Advisers, has asked the panel to declare that the sale process run by administrators Deloitte was unacceptable because it will stop them from voting on an alternative deal at a meeting of creditors next month.
The move does an end run around the federal court, which in a series of rulings has blessed Deloitte’s conduct of the administration so far.The move does an end run around the federal court, which in a series of rulings has blessed Deloitte’s conduct of the administration so far.
Here is our video on India, which has recorded its highest one-day increase in cases so far:Here is our video on India, which has recorded its highest one-day increase in cases so far:
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed the “utterly inadequate” state of Spain’s social protection system, according to a former UN poverty expert who is calling on the government to ensure its actions on basic rights “live up to the rhetoric”.The coronavirus pandemic has revealed the “utterly inadequate” state of Spain’s social protection system, according to a former UN poverty expert who is calling on the government to ensure its actions on basic rights “live up to the rhetoric”.
Philip Alston, who was the UN’s special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights from 2014 to 2020, visited Spain at the end of January and witnessed what he termed “truly outrageous conditions” in some parts of the country.Philip Alston, who was the UN’s special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights from 2014 to 2020, visited Spain at the end of January and witnessed what he termed “truly outrageous conditions” in some parts of the country.
Speaking as the final report on his visit was published, Alston said the Covid-19 crisis had underlined the scale of the challenge facing Spain’s Socialist-led coalition government despite the country’s recovery from the 2008 economic crash.Speaking as the final report on his visit was published, Alston said the Covid-19 crisis had underlined the scale of the challenge facing Spain’s Socialist-led coalition government despite the country’s recovery from the 2008 economic crash.
The report says the EU’s fourth-largest economy remains riven by “deep, widespread poverty”, and that its social assistance system is “broken, underfunded, impossible to navigate and not reaching the people who need it most”.The report says the EU’s fourth-largest economy remains riven by “deep, widespread poverty”, and that its social assistance system is “broken, underfunded, impossible to navigate and not reaching the people who need it most”.
Here is the full story on the death of broadway star Nick Cordero:Here is the full story on the death of broadway star Nick Cordero:
The Tony award-nominated actor, who starred in hit musicals including Waitress, A Bronx Tale and Bullets Over Broadway, died in Los Angeles from severe medical complications after contracting coronavirus. He was 41.The Tony award-nominated actor, who starred in hit musicals including Waitress, A Bronx Tale and Bullets Over Broadway, died in Los Angeles from severe medical complications after contracting coronavirus. He was 41.
Cordero died on Sunday at Cedars-Sinai hospital after spending more than 90 days in the hospital, according to his wife, Amanda Kloots. “God has another angel in heaven now,” she posted on Instagram. “Nick was such a bright light. He was everyone’s friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. He was an incredible actor and musician. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband.”Cordero died on Sunday at Cedars-Sinai hospital after spending more than 90 days in the hospital, according to his wife, Amanda Kloots. “God has another angel in heaven now,” she posted on Instagram. “Nick was such a bright light. He was everyone’s friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. He was an incredible actor and musician. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband.”
Saudi Arabia announced health protocols to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in the 2020 hajj season, banning gatherings and meetings between pilgrims, the state news agency said on Monday.Saudi Arabia decided in June to limit the number of domestic pilgrims attending the hajj to around 1,000 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, after barring Muslims abroad from the rite for the first year in modern times.Saudi Arabia announced health protocols to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in the 2020 hajj season, banning gatherings and meetings between pilgrims, the state news agency said on Monday.Saudi Arabia decided in June to limit the number of domestic pilgrims attending the hajj to around 1,000 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, after barring Muslims abroad from the rite for the first year in modern times.
Touching the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, will be banned during the hajj this year, and a social distancing space of a meter and a half between each pilgrim during the rituals including mass prayers and while in the Kaaba circling area will be imposed, a statement by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control elaborated.Also, access to holy hajj sites at Mona, Muzdalifah and Arafat will be limited to those with hajj permits starting Sunday 19 July until 2 August 2020, and wearing masks all the time will be mandatory for both pilgrims and organisers.Touching the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, will be banned during the hajj this year, and a social distancing space of a meter and a half between each pilgrim during the rituals including mass prayers and while in the Kaaba circling area will be imposed, a statement by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control elaborated.Also, access to holy hajj sites at Mona, Muzdalifah and Arafat will be limited to those with hajj permits starting Sunday 19 July until 2 August 2020, and wearing masks all the time will be mandatory for both pilgrims and organisers.
Asian shares scaled four-month peaks on Monday as investors counted on super-cheap liquidity and fiscal stimulus to sustain the global economic recovery, even as surging coronavirus cases delayed re-openings across the United States, Reuters reports. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan climbed 1% to its highest since February.Eyes were on Chinese blue chips, which jumped 3%, on top of a 7% gain last week, to their loftiest level in five years. Even Japan’s Nikkei, which has lagged with a soft domestic economy, managed a rise of 1.3%.Asian shares scaled four-month peaks on Monday as investors counted on super-cheap liquidity and fiscal stimulus to sustain the global economic recovery, even as surging coronavirus cases delayed re-openings across the United States, Reuters reports. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan climbed 1% to its highest since February.Eyes were on Chinese blue chips, which jumped 3%, on top of a 7% gain last week, to their loftiest level in five years. Even Japan’s Nikkei, which has lagged with a soft domestic economy, managed a rise of 1.3%.
Here is the full story on the border closing between the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales, as the former battles to contain its coronavirus cases:Here is the full story on the border closing between the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales, as the former battles to contain its coronavirus cases:
Victoria has recorded its largest jump in cases at any point in the coronavirus crisis, with 127 cases reported on Monday, as the state confirmed its 21st death and the premier announced the state’s border with NSW would be closed from midnight on Tuesday.Victoria has recorded its largest jump in cases at any point in the coronavirus crisis, with 127 cases reported on Monday, as the state confirmed its 21st death and the premier announced the state’s border with NSW would be closed from midnight on Tuesday.
Daniel Andrews said the border closure would be enforced only on the NSW side.Daniel Andrews said the border closure would be enforced only on the NSW side.
“[The closure] is the result of a phone hook-up between the prime minister and the premier of New South Wales and myself just an hour or so ago, where we have – all of us – agreed that the best thing to do is to close the border,” Andrews said on Monday morning.“[The closure] is the result of a phone hook-up between the prime minister and the premier of New South Wales and myself just an hour or so ago, where we have – all of us – agreed that the best thing to do is to close the border,” Andrews said on Monday morning.
Speaking about the border closing between the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales, NSW police commissioner Mike Fuller says, “It’s a very long border. someone could choose to swim across the river, walk through the bush, use dirt tracks.” He says that aerial surveillance, for example with drones, will be used.Speaking about the border closing between the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales, NSW police commissioner Mike Fuller says, “It’s a very long border. someone could choose to swim across the river, walk through the bush, use dirt tracks.” He says that aerial surveillance, for example with drones, will be used.
There is a maximum AU$11,000 fine and six months in jail for breaking the law.There is a maximum AU$11,000 fine and six months in jail for breaking the law.
Those who mislead the state of New South Wales in their applications for an exemption could face fines, he says.Those who mislead the state of New South Wales in their applications for an exemption could face fines, he says.
People from the city of Melbourne will no longer be able to come to New South Wales from midnight tonight.People from the city of Melbourne will no longer be able to come to New South Wales from midnight tonight.
New South Wales premier Gladys Berejikian said the state will be stopping travellers from Melbourne ahead of the border closure on Tuesday:New South Wales premier Gladys Berejikian said the state will be stopping travellers from Melbourne ahead of the border closure on Tuesday:
The 127-case increase in the Australian state of Victoria is its highest one-day total so far. The previous highest daily total was in March, when 111 cases were recorded.The 127-case increase in the Australian state of Victoria is its highest one-day total so far. The previous highest daily total was in March, when 111 cases were recorded.
The border closure will be enforced by the New South Wales police with help from the Australian defence force.The border closure will be enforced by the New South Wales police with help from the Australian defence force.
Anyone returning to New South Wales from a hotspot area in Victoria will have to self isolate.Anyone returning to New South Wales from a hotspot area in Victoria will have to self isolate.
New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian says, “what’s occurring in Victoria hasn’t yet happened in Australia. It’s a new phenomenon.”New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian says, “what’s occurring in Victoria hasn’t yet happened in Australia. It’s a new phenomenon.”
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has won a second term to head the Japanese capital, propelled to an election victory by public support for her handling of the coronavirus crisis despite a recent rise in infections that has raised concerns of a resurgence of the disease.Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has won a second term to head the Japanese capital, propelled to an election victory by public support for her handling of the coronavirus crisis despite a recent rise in infections that has raised concerns of a resurgence of the disease.
Mexican health authorities reported 4,683 confirmed new infections of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, pushing its tally to a total of 256,848, and 273 more deaths to a total of 30,639.Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez Gatell has repeatedly said that the actual number of both infections and associated death is probably significantly higher.Mexican health authorities reported 4,683 confirmed new infections of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, pushing its tally to a total of 256,848, and 273 more deaths to a total of 30,639.Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez Gatell has repeatedly said that the actual number of both infections and associated death is probably significantly higher.
Tony-winning Broadway actor Nick Cordero has died after a gruelling battle with coronavirus, according to the Hollywood Reporter.Tony-winning Broadway actor Nick Cordero has died after a gruelling battle with coronavirus, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Cordero, who starred in Bullets Over Broadway, Waitress and A Bronx Tale the Musical, was 41 years old:Cordero, who starred in Bullets Over Broadway, Waitress and A Bronx Tale the Musical, was 41 years old:
Residents in nine housing towers now in hard lockdown in Melbourne say they have been forced to establish their own support network rather than rely on the government for essential supplies or information.Residents in nine housing towers now in hard lockdown in Melbourne say they have been forced to establish their own support network rather than rely on the government for essential supplies or information.
“Last night by 2am some houses still didn’t have food delivered,” said Ahmed Dini, a resident of the North Melbourne towers and a social worker.“Last night by 2am some houses still didn’t have food delivered,” said Ahmed Dini, a resident of the North Melbourne towers and a social worker.
“I think there is a lot of anger towards the DHHS. At the moment there is more anger towards DHHS than the police because they promised they were going to have food delivered, that they were going to have essentials delivered.”“I think there is a lot of anger towards the DHHS. At the moment there is more anger towards DHHS than the police because they promised they were going to have food delivered, that they were going to have essentials delivered.”
When food was delivered, many were missing staples like bread or milk, with large families asked to share small boxes. Seven News published a video of one tower resident sorting through the expired food he was given, stating that one item had a use-by date from 2019.When food was delivered, many were missing staples like bread or milk, with large families asked to share small boxes. Seven News published a video of one tower resident sorting through the expired food he was given, stating that one item had a use-by date from 2019.
The border closure between the states of Victoria and New South Wales is the first tome the two states will be shut off from one another in a century.The border closure between the states of Victoria and New South Wales is the first tome the two states will be shut off from one another in a century.
The border between Victoria, which is battling an increase in coronavirus cases, and the other neighbouring state of South Australia has been closed for a while. It was due to be opened on 20 July, but six days ago that decision was abandoned.The border between Victoria, which is battling an increase in coronavirus cases, and the other neighbouring state of South Australia has been closed for a while. It was due to be opened on 20 July, but six days ago that decision was abandoned.
There are about 50 border crossings between Victoria and New South Wales – as well as towns which share the border. The closure will be policed by the New South Wales side so as not to drain resources in Victoria.There are about 50 border crossings between Victoria and New South Wales – as well as towns which share the border. The closure will be policed by the New South Wales side so as not to drain resources in Victoria.
The border will close on Tuesday night.The border will close on Tuesday night.