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Coronavirus live news: parts of northern England face ban on indoor meetings between households Coronavirus live news: parts of northern England face ban on indoor meetings between households
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French prime minister says full lockdown must be avoided; Japan records 1,274 new cases on Thursday; number of global cases passes 17m Spain reports 1,229 new infections, France rules out full lockdown despite rise in cases; Japan sees record high for new cases for second day in a row
Labour MP for Leicester East, Claudia Webbe, has said that Eid celebrations can take place at places of worship as long as social distancing is observed but not in private homes.
She tweeted: “No Eid with others in private homes or gardens except ‘single household bubbles’ but places of worship allowed as long as strict social distancing in place in accordance with the regulations.”
Under two hours before the new lockdown restrictions are due to kick in, people are still waitng for clarity from the government on the exact details of the restrictions.
MP for Wigan and shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy tweeted the rules will apply for gardens as well as homes, and that bubbles with single-person households are still allowed.
The government’s announcement tonight means the lockdown in Leicester is eased slightly, with businesses now allowed to reopen according to Liz Kendall, MP for Leicester West, but people are not allowed to meet up with other households indoors.
She tweeted:
She added that the government’s handling of the lockdown has been “utterly shambolic” and “lessons must be learnt”.
William Wragg, Conservative MP for Hazel Grove, in Stockport, Greater Manchester, criticised the government’s move, saying it is “not the right approach” to treat all of Greater Manchester the same.
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said the decision to ban households in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and West Yorkshire from meeting indoors is the “right” one.First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said the decision to ban households in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and West Yorkshire from meeting indoors is the “right” one.
She tweeted: “The UK government is right to act quickly if they think the situation warrants it.”She tweeted: “The UK government is right to act quickly if they think the situation warrants it.”
There seems to be confusion and uncertainty among some local MPs about the surprise government announcement that the lockdown will be tightened in Greater Manchester and other areas of northern England.There seems to be confusion and uncertainty among some local MPs about the surprise government announcement that the lockdown will be tightened in Greater Manchester and other areas of northern England.
Labour MP for Manchester Central Lucy Powell tweeted:Labour MP for Manchester Central Lucy Powell tweeted:
MP for Oldham, in Greater Manchester, and shadow transport minister Jim McMahon said there needs to be more clarity over what the government is doing to support those in areas affected by new lockdown restrictions. The MP for Oldham, in Greater Manchester, and shadow transport minister Jim McMahon said there needed to be more clarity over what the government is doing to support those in areas affected by new lockdown restrictions.
Holly Lynch, MP for Halifax in West Yorkshire and shadow immigration minister, tweeted:
Responding to news the coronavirus lockdown will be tightened in Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham urged residents to obey the new restrictions:Responding to news the coronavirus lockdown will be tightened in Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham urged residents to obey the new restrictions:
The World Health Organization said countries should gradually lift international travel measures based on a thorough risk assessment and prioritise essential travel for emergencies.The World Health Organization said countries should gradually lift international travel measures based on a thorough risk assessment and prioritise essential travel for emergencies.
WHO recommends that priority should be given to essential travel for emergencies, humanitarian actions, travel of essential personnel, and repatriation, it said in a statement.WHO recommends that priority should be given to essential travel for emergencies, humanitarian actions, travel of essential personnel, and repatriation, it said in a statement.
A surge of new infections around the world has forced many countries to reimpose some travel restrictions in recent days.A surge of new infections around the world has forced many countries to reimpose some travel restrictions in recent days.
The WHO has now urged each country to conduct a risk-benefit analysis of its own and decide on its priorities, before resuming international travel.The WHO has now urged each country to conduct a risk-benefit analysis of its own and decide on its priorities, before resuming international travel.
Earlier this week, the WHO said that bans on international travel cannot stay in place indefinitely, and countries are going to have to do more to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus within their borders.Earlier this week, the WHO said that bans on international travel cannot stay in place indefinitely, and countries are going to have to do more to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus within their borders.
It said last month that it would update its travel guidelines ahead of the northern hemisphere summer holidays.It said last month that it would update its travel guidelines ahead of the northern hemisphere summer holidays.
Earlier in July, the organisation urged travellers to wear masks on planes and keep themselves informed as Covid-19 cases surge again in some countries.Earlier in July, the organisation urged travellers to wear masks on planes and keep themselves informed as Covid-19 cases surge again in some countries.
The Trump administration anticipates launching a far-reaching campaign by November to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, contingent on evidence that a successful vaccine will be available roughly by year end, a senior administration official said.The Trump administration anticipates launching a far-reaching campaign by November to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, contingent on evidence that a successful vaccine will be available roughly by year end, a senior administration official said.
The campaign will likely be compressed into a short period of time, around four to six weeks, to eliminate any lag between when Americans are alerted to the vaccine and when they can get vaccinated, the official said.The campaign will likely be compressed into a short period of time, around four to six weeks, to eliminate any lag between when Americans are alerted to the vaccine and when they can get vaccinated, the official said.
People from different households in Greater Manchester, parts of East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire are banned from meeting each other indoors from midnight tonight as part of “immediate action” to keep people safe, health secretary Matt Hancock said.People from different households in Greater Manchester, parts of East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire are banned from meeting each other indoors from midnight tonight as part of “immediate action” to keep people safe, health secretary Matt Hancock said.
He tweeted:He tweeted:
The MTV Video Music Awards has added two new categories to reflect how musicians are responding to the coronavirus pandemic.The MTV Video Music Awards has added two new categories to reflect how musicians are responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lady Gaga, John Legend, Post Malone and DJ D-Nice all won nominations in the special best quarantine performance category for their appearances earlier this year on a series of virtual concerts, fundraisers and social media events.Lady Gaga, John Legend, Post Malone and DJ D-Nice all won nominations in the special best quarantine performance category for their appearances earlier this year on a series of virtual concerts, fundraisers and social media events.
Grande’s first duet with Justin Bieber, Stuck with U, was nominated in the new best music video from home field, along with Drake’s Tootsie Slide, Legend’s Bigger Love and Level of Concern from Twenty One Pilots.Grande’s first duet with Justin Bieber, Stuck with U, was nominated in the new best music video from home field, along with Drake’s Tootsie Slide, Legend’s Bigger Love and Level of Concern from Twenty One Pilots.
The VMA show, known for its surprises and irreverent vibe, is due to take place live in physical form at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center arena on 30 August.The VMA show, known for its surprises and irreverent vibe, is due to take place live in physical form at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center arena on 30 August.
MTV said last month that some VMA performances would take place at unspecified New York landmarks and that social distancing and limits on capacity would be enforced at the 19,000-seat indoor venue.MTV said last month that some VMA performances would take place at unspecified New York landmarks and that social distancing and limits on capacity would be enforced at the 19,000-seat indoor venue.
If you’re just joining us, here are the latest coronavirus updates from the last few hours:If you’re just joining us, here are the latest coronavirus updates from the last few hours:
Spain recorded its highest daily increase in the number of coronavirus cases since lockdown was lifted on 21 June. On Thursday, 1,229 new infections were reported, topping 1,000 for the second day in a row.Spain recorded its highest daily increase in the number of coronavirus cases since lockdown was lifted on 21 June. On Thursday, 1,229 new infections were reported, topping 1,000 for the second day in a row.
Japan recorded a record high for new cases for the second day in a row. At least 1,274 cases were reported on Thursday, including a record 367 in Tokyo, where officials are considering issuing its own version of a state of emergency depending on the number of cases in the coming days.Japan recorded a record high for new cases for the second day in a row. At least 1,274 cases were reported on Thursday, including a record 367 in Tokyo, where officials are considering issuing its own version of a state of emergency depending on the number of cases in the coming days.
Coronavirus may cost Latin America and Caribbean a decade. Poverty in the region is forecast to climb 7 percentage points compared with last year to engulf an additional 45 million people, according to a report by the WHO and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.Coronavirus may cost Latin America and Caribbean a decade. Poverty in the region is forecast to climb 7 percentage points compared with last year to engulf an additional 45 million people, according to a report by the WHO and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
The UK had the highest level of excess deaths in Europe during the pandemic, according to the Office for National Statistics. Around 65,000 more people than usual have died from all causes across the United Kingdom so far this year, the highest total in Europe, with numbers in England noticeably higher than the other four nations.The UK had the highest level of excess deaths in Europe during the pandemic, according to the Office for National Statistics. Around 65,000 more people than usual have died from all causes across the United Kingdom so far this year, the highest total in Europe, with numbers in England noticeably higher than the other four nations.
The US economy suffered its worst quarter since the second world war as GDP shrunk by 32.9%. The government figures, revealed on Thursday, showed more signs of the pandemic’s heavy toll on the country’s economy.The US economy suffered its worst quarter since the second world war as GDP shrunk by 32.9%. The government figures, revealed on Thursday, showed more signs of the pandemic’s heavy toll on the country’s economy.
Libya’s internationally recognised government in Tripoli will impose a full lockdown in areas of the country it controls following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.Libya’s internationally recognised government in Tripoli will impose a full lockdown in areas of the country it controls following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.
France ruled out a “catastrophic” second national lockdown despite a rise in coronavirus infections. The prime minister Jean Castex said the priority was still prevention, as a second national lockdown would be catastrophic, both socially and economically.France ruled out a “catastrophic” second national lockdown despite a rise in coronavirus infections. The prime minister Jean Castex said the priority was still prevention, as a second national lockdown would be catastrophic, both socially and economically.
US Congress no closer to a deal to extend or replace $600-per-week payments. The Democrats and Republicans have reached a stalemate on a coronavirus response bill, with state aid to those made unemployed by the pandemic set to expire in just one day.US Congress no closer to a deal to extend or replace $600-per-week payments. The Democrats and Republicans have reached a stalemate on a coronavirus response bill, with state aid to those made unemployed by the pandemic set to expire in just one day.
Luxembourg has been added to the list of countries requiring travellers to quarantine for 14 days when they arrive in the UK because of a surge in coronavirus cases in the country, six days after the same demand was imposed on arrivals from Spain.Luxembourg has been added to the list of countries requiring travellers to quarantine for 14 days when they arrive in the UK because of a surge in coronavirus cases in the country, six days after the same demand was imposed on arrivals from Spain.
It comes three weeks after self-isolation restrictions were removed from Spain, Luxembourg and several other destinations.It comes three weeks after self-isolation restrictions were removed from Spain, Luxembourg and several other destinations.
The announcements are based on a range of factors, including the rate of Covid-19 infection across a country.The announcements are based on a range of factors, including the rate of Covid-19 infection across a country.
Zimbabwe’s agriculture minister Perrance Shiri, a retired general who commanded an army unit accused of a notorious massacre in the 1980s, died from Covid-19, the president has said.Zimbabwe’s agriculture minister Perrance Shiri, a retired general who commanded an army unit accused of a notorious massacre in the 1980s, died from Covid-19, the president has said.
Shiri, who was also involved in the ouster of longtime ruler Robert Mugabe in a 2017 coup, died on Wednesday aged 65.Shiri, who was also involved in the ouster of longtime ruler Robert Mugabe in a 2017 coup, died on Wednesday aged 65.
The state-owned daily The Herald said president Emmerson Mnangagwa told mourners “it is confirmed that Minister Shiri died of Covid-19”.The state-owned daily The Herald said president Emmerson Mnangagwa told mourners “it is confirmed that Minister Shiri died of Covid-19”.
Local independent media had said on Wednesday that Shiri had been quarantined at a private hospital after he was exposed to coronavirus by his driver, who reportedly died at the weekend.Local independent media had said on Wednesday that Shiri had been quarantined at a private hospital after he was exposed to coronavirus by his driver, who reportedly died at the weekend.
Shiri became Zimbabwe’s first high-profile personality to die from the virus that is fast spreading in the country, which has a weak health system.Shiri became Zimbabwe’s first high-profile personality to die from the virus that is fast spreading in the country, which has a weak health system.
Zimbabwe has 2,879 confirmed virus cases, including 41 deaths.Zimbabwe has 2,879 confirmed virus cases, including 41 deaths.
Shiri was commander of an elite North Korean-trained unit, the Fifth Brigade, that cracked down on a revolt in the western province of Matabeleland in the newly independent Zimbabwe.Shiri was commander of an elite North Korean-trained unit, the Fifth Brigade, that cracked down on a revolt in the western province of Matabeleland in the newly independent Zimbabwe.
Known as the Gukurahundi massacres, the operation claimed some 20,000 lives, according to the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe, a figure supported by Amnesty International.Known as the Gukurahundi massacres, the operation claimed some 20,000 lives, according to the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe, a figure supported by Amnesty International.
Shiri served for years as commander of the air force before taking up a post as land and agriculture minister under Mnangagwa, who succeeded Mugabe.Shiri served for years as commander of the air force before taking up a post as land and agriculture minister under Mnangagwa, who succeeded Mugabe.