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Coronavirus live news: Brazil sees record daily cases as Hong Kong on brink of 'large-scale outbreak' Coronavirus live news: Australia sees record 723 new cases; Hong Kong on brink of 'large-scale outbreak'
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Hospitals under strain in multiple US states; Brazil reports nearly 70,000 new infections overnight; France sees highest new daily cases in a month. Follow the latest updatesHospitals under strain in multiple US states; Brazil reports nearly 70,000 new infections overnight; France sees highest new daily cases in a month. Follow the latest updates
Still in Australia, from midnight on Sunday everyone across the state of Victoria will have to wear a face covering when outside of their home, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced.
In Australia, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that people several regional government areas in the state will no longer be allowed to have visitors to their homes from midnight tonight:
Hospitality venues will however remain open, which Andrews says may seem counter-intuitive:
The state Australian of New South Wales has recorded 18 new cases, in keeping with the low-double-digit increases seen for the past fortnight:
In Australia, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews is speaking now, as the state sees 723 new cases and 13 new deaths, both national records.
The 13 new deaths recorded overnight bring Victoria’s death toll to 105.
The deaths included three men and three women in their seventies, three men and two women in their eighties and two men in their nineties.
The premier of the Australian state of Victoria has announced 723 new coronavirus cases reported overnight, national record for Australia in terms of one-day cases and significantly higher than the previous record, set on Monday, of 532 cases in 24 hours.
There have been 13 deaths overnight, a new national record. Ten of these are believed to be connected to aged care.
The previous highest number of deaths in 24 hours was 10.
The state’s chief health officer, Prof Brett Sutton, said yesterday that he was not prepared to say the peak had passed because it depended on what happened in specific outbreaks, particularly in aged care.
In Australia, a Sydney correctional facility has undergone deep cleaning after a prisoner tested positive for Covid-19.
Corrective Services NSW said on Thursday that the man, who was taken into custody on 26 July, has since tested positive for Covid-19 while at the Parklea Correctional Centre in Sydney’s north-west.The inmate had recently been in Victoria and was arrested for driving offences before being bail refused. In a statement, Corrective Services said that “as with all fresh custodies, he was isolated from the time of his arrest by NSW Police Force and subsequently by CSNSW before his transfer to Parklea”.“At Parklea the inmate underwent mandatory COVID-19 testing and has been housed in isolation in Area 6B in accordance with standard protocols for Covid-19 infection control,” a spokeswoman said.“Preliminary contact tracing with staff and inmates has confirmed the inmate has not had any close contacts in custody, on being transported, or at Parklea CC since his arrival, in accordance with the isolation protocols.”“Corrective Services NSW has taken all appropriate health and safety measures after an inmate, who came into custody on 26 July, subsequently tested positive for Covid-19 at Parklea Correctional Centre.It marks the first and so far only confirmed case of Covid-19 among correctional staff or inmates at any NSW correctional facility. The CSNSW spokeswoman said the inmate’s family was being notified and the area “forensically cleaned”.“Our priority continues to be preventing transmission, managing isolation requirements, keeping staff and inmates safe and continuing to manage our daily operations,” CSNSW said.
An Indian businessman who recovered from coronavirus has converted his office into an 85-bed facility to provide free treatment for the poor, AFP reports.An Indian businessman who recovered from coronavirus has converted his office into an 85-bed facility to provide free treatment for the poor, AFP reports.
The coronavirus epidemic is still raging in the world’s second-most populous nation, with the number of infections passing 1.5 million on Wednesday, and almost 35,000 deaths.The coronavirus epidemic is still raging in the world’s second-most populous nation, with the number of infections passing 1.5 million on Wednesday, and almost 35,000 deaths.
With public hospitals struggling to cope, Kadar Shaikh spent 20 days in a private clinic last month in the western city of Surat - and was horrified by the bill.With public hospitals struggling to cope, Kadar Shaikh spent 20 days in a private clinic last month in the western city of Surat - and was horrified by the bill.
“The cost of treatment at a private hospital was huge. How could poor people afford such treatment?” property developer Shaikh told AFP.“The cost of treatment at a private hospital was huge. How could poor people afford such treatment?” property developer Shaikh told AFP.
“So I decided to do something and contribute in the fight against the deadly virus.”“So I decided to do something and contribute in the fight against the deadly virus.”
Once back on his feet, Shaikh secured approval from local authorities to convert his 30,000-square-feet (2,800-square-metre) office premises.Once back on his feet, Shaikh secured approval from local authorities to convert his 30,000-square-feet (2,800-square-metre) office premises.
The government provides and pays for the staff, medical equipment and medicine, while Shaikh bought the beds and bears the cost of bed linen and electricity.The government provides and pays for the staff, medical equipment and medicine, while Shaikh bought the beds and bears the cost of bed linen and electricity.
Anyone can be admitted, he said, regardless of “caste, creed or religion”.Anyone can be admitted, he said, regardless of “caste, creed or religion”.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday attended his first public event since recovering from Covid-19, though he declined to speak, AP reports. Brazil’s president is typically last to address at the presidential palace, but Bolsonaro only watched the event recognising women who work in rural areas around Latin America and left the room once it ended. He wore a mask throughout the event.Bolsonaro consistently downplayed the coronavirus’ severity during the pandemic, and he often joined supporters and took outings from the presidential residence, sometimes without a mask.Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday attended his first public event since recovering from Covid-19, though he declined to speak, AP reports. Brazil’s president is typically last to address at the presidential palace, but Bolsonaro only watched the event recognising women who work in rural areas around Latin America and left the room once it ended. He wore a mask throughout the event.Bolsonaro consistently downplayed the coronavirus’ severity during the pandemic, and he often joined supporters and took outings from the presidential residence, sometimes without a mask.
California state lawmakers are considering a plan to continue a $600 weekly unemployment benefit for state residents if Congress does not extend the emergency funding this month.California state lawmakers are considering a plan to continue a $600 weekly unemployment benefit for state residents if Congress does not extend the emergency funding this month.
“We have millions of Californians that are on a financial cliff,” said Phil Ting, a Democratic state lawmaker from San Francisco. “They really need that money to pay rent, to buy food, to pay for everyday living expenses.”“We have millions of Californians that are on a financial cliff,” said Phil Ting, a Democratic state lawmaker from San Francisco. “They really need that money to pay rent, to buy food, to pay for everyday living expenses.”
Cuts in federal emergency assistance would probably put more California residents in danger of losing their housing, and could make California’s homelessness crisis even worse, Ting said.Cuts in federal emergency assistance would probably put more California residents in danger of losing their housing, and could make California’s homelessness crisis even worse, Ting said.
“The number one way you prevent the spread of Covid is you keep people in their homes,” he said.“The number one way you prevent the spread of Covid is you keep people in their homes,” he said.
As coronavirus cases rise, and the number of confirmed deaths nationwide reaches 150,000, Congress is debating whether to extend a $600 weekly payment to supplement state unemployment benefits. In California, those benefits average a little more than $300 a week. The extra federal dollars, experts say, are providing critical assistance to millions of Americans who have lost their jobs:As coronavirus cases rise, and the number of confirmed deaths nationwide reaches 150,000, Congress is debating whether to extend a $600 weekly payment to supplement state unemployment benefits. In California, those benefits average a little more than $300 a week. The extra federal dollars, experts say, are providing critical assistance to millions of Americans who have lost their jobs:
The number of new coronavirus infections in France rose by 1,392 on Wednesday, the highest daily tally in a month and a figure likely to fuel fears of a second wave of the disease despite officials downplaying such a scenario.The increase took France’s total number of confirmed cases to 185,196. In a statement, health authorities said that, leaving aside the continuous decline of people in ICU units, all Covid-19 indicators showed “an increase of the viral circulation”.The number of new coronavirus infections in France rose by 1,392 on Wednesday, the highest daily tally in a month and a figure likely to fuel fears of a second wave of the disease despite officials downplaying such a scenario.The increase took France’s total number of confirmed cases to 185,196. In a statement, health authorities said that, leaving aside the continuous decline of people in ICU units, all Covid-19 indicators showed “an increase of the viral circulation”.
The reproduction rate, on an upward trend since the beginning of the month, is now “higher than 1.3”, which marks a rise over 24 hours, they said.The figure for new cases, the highest since the June 26 total of 1,588, is above the past week’s daily average of 980 and almost double the 715 average seen in May, when France started to lift is lockdown.Earlier in the day, French health minister Olivier Veran urged the country not to drop its guard against the disease, but said it was “not facing a second wave”.There were also 15 new deaths linked to the disease, taking the total to 30,238, a figure higher than the daily average increase of nine seen over the last week.France has the seventh-highest death toll in the world.The reproduction rate, on an upward trend since the beginning of the month, is now “higher than 1.3”, which marks a rise over 24 hours, they said.The figure for new cases, the highest since the June 26 total of 1,588, is above the past week’s daily average of 980 and almost double the 715 average seen in May, when France started to lift is lockdown.Earlier in the day, French health minister Olivier Veran urged the country not to drop its guard against the disease, but said it was “not facing a second wave”.There were also 15 new deaths linked to the disease, taking the total to 30,238, a figure higher than the daily average increase of nine seen over the last week.France has the seventh-highest death toll in the world.
Brazil’s coronavirus outbreak set daily records on Wednesday with both 69,074 new confirmed cases and 1,595 related deaths, as the world’s second-worst outbreak accelerates toward the milestone of 100,000 fatalities.Brazil is the country worst hit by Covid-19 outside of the United States in both death toll and case count, with more than 2.5 million confirmed cases and 90,134 deaths since the pandemic began, according to ministry data.Brazil’s coronavirus outbreak set daily records on Wednesday with both 69,074 new confirmed cases and 1,595 related deaths, as the world’s second-worst outbreak accelerates toward the milestone of 100,000 fatalities.Brazil is the country worst hit by Covid-19 outside of the United States in both death toll and case count, with more than 2.5 million confirmed cases and 90,134 deaths since the pandemic began, according to ministry data.
Sao Paulo, Brazil’s most populous and hardest-hit state, has been working through a backlog of previously unregistered cases, reporting more than 26,000 cases on Wednesday alone.President Jair Bolsonaro has pressed to reopen the Brazilian economy, with lockdowns lifting in many cities despite the toll of the disease continuing to rise.In some cases, Brazilians have packed into bars and crowded public squares, often in defiance of local rules.Bolsonaro himself has flouted social distancing guidelines by joining supporters at rallies around Brasilia, the capital, in recent months. He fell ill with coronavirus this month, and spent weeks in partial isolation before recovering. The right-wing populist has argued the economic damage from lockdowns is worse than the disease itself, which he has played down as “a little flu” that can be cured by unproven treatments, involving the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine.Sao Paulo, Brazil’s most populous and hardest-hit state, has been working through a backlog of previously unregistered cases, reporting more than 26,000 cases on Wednesday alone.President Jair Bolsonaro has pressed to reopen the Brazilian economy, with lockdowns lifting in many cities despite the toll of the disease continuing to rise.In some cases, Brazilians have packed into bars and crowded public squares, often in defiance of local rules.Bolsonaro himself has flouted social distancing guidelines by joining supporters at rallies around Brasilia, the capital, in recent months. He fell ill with coronavirus this month, and spent weeks in partial isolation before recovering. The right-wing populist has argued the economic damage from lockdowns is worse than the disease itself, which he has played down as “a little flu” that can be cured by unproven treatments, involving the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine.
In Hong Kong, the chief executive, Carrie Lam, said the city was on “the verge of a large-scale community outbreak which may lead to a collapse of our hospital system and cost lives, especially of the elderly”.In Hong Kong, the chief executive, Carrie Lam, said the city was on “the verge of a large-scale community outbreak which may lead to a collapse of our hospital system and cost lives, especially of the elderly”.
A statement on Monday from the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, Beijing’s senior presence in the city, said Hong Kong’s testing capacity could no longer meet demand and “its medical system and quarantine facilities are being overwhelmed”.A statement on Monday from the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, Beijing’s senior presence in the city, said Hong Kong’s testing capacity could no longer meet demand and “its medical system and quarantine facilities are being overwhelmed”.
Following the latest resurgence, Hong Kong’s government has suggested it could postpone by a year a vote for seats in the city’s legislature scheduled for 6 September, the public broadcaster RTHK reported on Wednesday.Following the latest resurgence, Hong Kong’s government has suggested it could postpone by a year a vote for seats in the city’s legislature scheduled for 6 September, the public broadcaster RTHK reported on Wednesday.
Hello and welcome to today’s live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.Hello and welcome to today’s live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.
My name is Helen Sullivan and I’ll be bringing you the latest from around the world for the next few hours.My name is Helen Sullivan and I’ll be bringing you the latest from around the world for the next few hours.
As always, it would be great to hear from you on Twitter @helenrsullivan or via email: helen.sullivan@theguardian.com.As always, it would be great to hear from you on Twitter @helenrsullivan or via email: helen.sullivan@theguardian.com.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has warned the city is on the brink of a large-scale outbreak of the coronavirus and urged people to stay indoors as much as possible as strict new measures take effect.Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has warned the city is on the brink of a large-scale outbreak of the coronavirus and urged people to stay indoors as much as possible as strict new measures take effect.
Brazil, the second-worst-affected country in terms of number of cases and deaths, confirmed nearly 70,000 coronavirus cases, in new national daily record (the global record for the highest number of cases reported by a single country belongs to the US, with more than 77,000 reported on 16 July.Brazil, the second-worst-affected country in terms of number of cases and deaths, confirmed nearly 70,000 coronavirus cases, in new national daily record (the global record for the highest number of cases reported by a single country belongs to the US, with more than 77,000 reported on 16 July.
Brazil recorded 69,074 new confirmed cases and 1,595 related deaths, as the country accelerates toward the milestone of 100,000 lives lost.Brazil recorded 69,074 new confirmed cases and 1,595 related deaths, as the country accelerates toward the milestone of 100,000 lives lost.
The coronavirus death toll in the US has passed 150,000, higher than any other country and nearly a quarter of the world’s total. Of the 20 countries with the biggest outbreaks, the United States ranks sixth in deaths per capita, at 4.5 fatalities per 10,000 people, according to a Reuters tally.The coronavirus death toll in the US has passed 150,000, higher than any other country and nearly a quarter of the world’s total. Of the 20 countries with the biggest outbreaks, the United States ranks sixth in deaths per capita, at 4.5 fatalities per 10,000 people, according to a Reuters tally.
Brazil confirmed nearly 70,000 coronavirus cases in new daily record. The country recorded 69,074 new confirmed cases and 1,595 related deaths, as the world’s second-worst outbreak accelerates toward the milestone of 100,000 lives cut short.Brazil confirmed nearly 70,000 coronavirus cases in new daily record. The country recorded 69,074 new confirmed cases and 1,595 related deaths, as the world’s second-worst outbreak accelerates toward the milestone of 100,000 lives cut short.
Guatemala is burying dozens of unidentified Covid-19 dead. Hospitals say they have had to bury dozens of Covid-19 victims who have never been identified, with one hospital creating archives in hopes that once the pandemic passes relatives will come looking for them.Guatemala is burying dozens of unidentified Covid-19 dead. Hospitals say they have had to bury dozens of Covid-19 victims who have never been identified, with one hospital creating archives in hopes that once the pandemic passes relatives will come looking for them.
Macron’s popularity shot up after an EU recovery deal. In an opinion poll half of respondents said they were confident in the president’s policies for France, only the second time since April 2018 he has reached the 50% mark.Macron’s popularity shot up after an EU recovery deal. In an opinion poll half of respondents said they were confident in the president’s policies for France, only the second time since April 2018 he has reached the 50% mark.
France saw its highest daily increase in cases in more than a month. The number of new coronavirus infections in France rose by 1,392 on Wednesday, a figure likely to fuel fears of a second wave despite officials downplaying such a scenario.France saw its highest daily increase in cases in more than a month. The number of new coronavirus infections in France rose by 1,392 on Wednesday, a figure likely to fuel fears of a second wave despite officials downplaying such a scenario.
The Catalan government eased lockdown in city of Lleida. 160,000 people had been ordered to stay home following a spike in infections.The Catalan government eased lockdown in city of Lleida. 160,000 people had been ordered to stay home following a spike in infections.
Lebanon reported its highest single-day infection tally. The country reporter 182 new coronavirus cases, ahead of fresh lockdown measures that go into effect at midnight.Lebanon reported its highest single-day infection tally. The country reporter 182 new coronavirus cases, ahead of fresh lockdown measures that go into effect at midnight.