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Coronavirus live news: Tokyo sees new daily record cases; numbers climb in France, Spain and Germany Coronavirus live news: Tokyo sees new daily record cases; numbers climb in France, Spain and Germany
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Vietnam reports biggest jump in cases; Brazil’s Bolsonaro treated for infection; WHO says ‘young people’ behind some virus spikesVietnam reports biggest jump in cases; Brazil’s Bolsonaro treated for infection; WHO says ‘young people’ behind some virus spikes
The Philippine health ministry on Friday confirmed 4,063 novel coronavirus infections, reporting the highest daily case increase in Southeast Asia for a second straight day, Reuters reports.
In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed infections have risen to 93,354, while deaths increased by 40 to 2,023.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday maintained coronavirus restrictions in the capital and some provinces for another two weeks to try to control the spread of the virus.
Meanwhile, Indonesia reported2,040 new coronavirus infections on Friday and 73 additional deaths, according to data published on the country’s COVID-19 task force website.
This brought Indonesia’s total number of confirmed infections to 108,376 and deaths to 5,131.
Poland reported its highest number of new daily coronavirus cases since the global pandemic started for the second day in a row on Friday, with 657 new cases, Reuters reports, citing the health ministry.
The ministry reported seven new deaths, with a total of 45,688 reported coronavirus cases and 1,716 deaths.
Of the new cases, 227 were in the Silesia region, which has been grappling with an outbreak amongst miners.
Russia reported 5,482 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, according to a report by Reuters. The latest count pushes its national tally to 839,981, the world’s fourth largest caseload.Russia reported 5,482 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, according to a report by Reuters. The latest count pushes its national tally to 839,981, the world’s fourth largest caseload.
Officials said 161 people had died in the last 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 13,963.Officials said 161 people had died in the last 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 13,963.
Police are ready to set up roadblocks, create diversions and close off sections of Bournemouth beach to prevent a repeat of last month’s chaotic scenes as a heatwave sweeps parts of the UK, reports Steven Morris and Simon Murphy.Police are ready to set up roadblocks, create diversions and close off sections of Bournemouth beach to prevent a repeat of last month’s chaotic scenes as a heatwave sweeps parts of the UK, reports Steven Morris and Simon Murphy.
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Germany reported 870 more confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday, according to a tally from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases.Germany reported 870 more confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday, according to a tally from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases.
Reuters reports that the total number of cases now stands at 208,698, while 9,141 deaths have been recordedReuters reports that the total number of cases now stands at 208,698, while 9,141 deaths have been recorded
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The governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, has warned that the Japanese capital could declare a state of emergency if the coronavirus outbreak continued to worsen, after new cases reached a record single-day high of 463 on Friday.The governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, has warned that the Japanese capital could declare a state of emergency if the coronavirus outbreak continued to worsen, after new cases reached a record single-day high of 463 on Friday.
“If the situation worsens, Tokyo would have to think about issuing its own state of emergency,” Koike said, a day after she called on bars, restaurants and karaoke venues to close early, at 10pm, from Monday until the end of August. Those that comply will be eligible for a subsidy of ¥200,000 ($1,900).“If the situation worsens, Tokyo would have to think about issuing its own state of emergency,” Koike said, a day after she called on bars, restaurants and karaoke venues to close early, at 10pm, from Monday until the end of August. Those that comply will be eligible for a subsidy of ¥200,000 ($1,900).
“As we look to the long fight against the coronavirus, asking for complete business shutdowns is not realistic,” Koike said, according to the Nikkei business paper. The central and local governments do not have the legal power to enforce business closures or limit their opening hours, and have relied on bars, restaurants, clubs and other establishments to take action voluntarily.“As we look to the long fight against the coronavirus, asking for complete business shutdowns is not realistic,” Koike said, according to the Nikkei business paper. The central and local governments do not have the legal power to enforce business closures or limit their opening hours, and have relied on bars, restaurants, clubs and other establishments to take action voluntarily.
Friday’s record number of new infections comes a day after Tokyo announced 367 new cases – another record. Infections have been rising in several parts of Japan since a nationwide state of emergency was lifted at the end of May, with a large number of cases traced to the city’s nightlife districts.Friday’s record number of new infections comes a day after Tokyo announced 367 new cases – another record. Infections have been rising in several parts of Japan since a nationwide state of emergency was lifted at the end of May, with a large number of cases traced to the city’s nightlife districts.
People in their 20s and 30s account for about 60% of infections, but the proportion of people aged 40 or older is increasing, the Nikkei said. Officials have noted that Tokyo health authorities are testing more people per day than during the earlier stages of the pandemic.People in their 20s and 30s account for about 60% of infections, but the proportion of people aged 40 or older is increasing, the Nikkei said. Officials have noted that Tokyo health authorities are testing more people per day than during the earlier stages of the pandemic.
The number of infections in Tokyo now exceeds 12,000, more than half of which were reported this month. Japan’s total rose to 35,461 on Thursday, including 700 people from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was quarantined in Yokohama in February. The country’s death toll stands at 1,020.The number of infections in Tokyo now exceeds 12,000, more than half of which were reported this month. Japan’s total rose to 35,461 on Thursday, including 700 people from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was quarantined in Yokohama in February. The country’s death toll stands at 1,020.
Here’s a summary of the latest coronavirus developments:Here’s a summary of the latest coronavirus developments:
New restrictions have come into force in the north of England, including people not being able to mix with other households. The measures apply in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and East Lancashire after increase in cases. Households may go to hospitality, for instance bars and pubs, but new guidance will make clear that two households should not go to hospitality together.New restrictions have come into force in the north of England, including people not being able to mix with other households. The measures apply in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and East Lancashire after increase in cases. Households may go to hospitality, for instance bars and pubs, but new guidance will make clear that two households should not go to hospitality together.
Some French cities are expected to introduce additional face mask requirements. From Friday in Orleans, in central France, masks will be required in open-air markets and after 9pm along the Loire river, where crowds of people have been gathering in the evenings. The mayors of Bayonne and the nearby Atlantic resort of Biarritz also announced face masks would be compulsory in their city centres starting next week.Some French cities are expected to introduce additional face mask requirements. From Friday in Orleans, in central France, masks will be required in open-air markets and after 9pm along the Loire river, where crowds of people have been gathering in the evenings. The mayors of Bayonne and the nearby Atlantic resort of Biarritz also announced face masks would be compulsory in their city centres starting next week.
The US economy shrank by an annual rate of 32.9% between April and June, its sharpest contraction since the second world war, government figures revealed on Thursday.The US economy shrank by an annual rate of 32.9% between April and June, its sharpest contraction since the second world war, government figures revealed on Thursday.
China recorded its highest daily total of new Covid-19 cases since early March, the vast majority of them in the north-western region of Xinjiang. Nationally there were 127 new cases, including four imported and 123 local transmissions. There were 112 in Xinjiang and 11 were in the eastern province of Liaoning.China recorded its highest daily total of new Covid-19 cases since early March, the vast majority of them in the north-western region of Xinjiang. Nationally there were 127 new cases, including four imported and 123 local transmissions. There were 112 in Xinjiang and 11 were in the eastern province of Liaoning.
Vietnam has reported 45 new coronavirus infections in the city of Danang, marking the country’s biggest single-day jump in cases, as the health ministry sent more health experts to the central city in a bid to combat the outbreak.Vietnam has reported 45 new coronavirus infections in the city of Danang, marking the country’s biggest single-day jump in cases, as the health ministry sent more health experts to the central city in a bid to combat the outbreak.
The Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte, says restrictions in the capital Manila will remain until mid-August. He also announced free vaccines to combat a surge in infections that has overwhelmed health care workers and facilities.The Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte, says restrictions in the capital Manila will remain until mid-August. He also announced free vaccines to combat a surge in infections that has overwhelmed health care workers and facilities.
Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday he was taking antibiotics for an infection that left him feeling weak. Reuters reported that he was chuckling in an online video about “mould” in his lungs, having spent weeks in isolation after catching coronavirus. The president’s wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, tested positive on Thursday, according to a statement from the presidential palace.Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday he was taking antibiotics for an infection that left him feeling weak. Reuters reported that he was chuckling in an online video about “mould” in his lungs, having spent weeks in isolation after catching coronavirus. The president’s wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, tested positive on Thursday, according to a statement from the presidential palace.
Mexico’s health ministry posted 639 new deaths from coronavirus on Thursday bring the country’s toll to 46,000, almost the same as the UK, which has the third-highest death toll worldwide from the pandemic.Mexico’s health ministry posted 639 new deaths from coronavirus on Thursday bring the country’s toll to 46,000, almost the same as the UK, which has the third-highest death toll worldwide from the pandemic.
The Australian state of Victoria recorded its second worst day of the pandemic, with 627 new cases. The state is halfway through a six-week lockdown and the premier said health experts would be reviewing the data over the next two days to consider whether further restrictions may be needed.The Australian state of Victoria recorded its second worst day of the pandemic, with 627 new cases. The state is halfway through a six-week lockdown and the premier said health experts would be reviewing the data over the next two days to consider whether further restrictions may be needed.
The World Health Organization has warned that spikes in coronavirus transmission in a number of countries were being driven by young people “letting down their guard”. “Young people are not invincible,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual news conference in Geneva on Thursday.The World Health Organization has warned that spikes in coronavirus transmission in a number of countries were being driven by young people “letting down their guard”. “Young people are not invincible,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual news conference in Geneva on Thursday.
In the US, Donald Trump has said closing schools across the country was causing death. “Keeping them out of school and keeping work closed is causing death also,” he said. “Economic harm, but it’s causing death for different reasons, but death. Probably more death.”In the US, Donald Trump has said closing schools across the country was causing death. “Keeping them out of school and keeping work closed is causing death also,” he said. “Economic harm, but it’s causing death for different reasons, but death. Probably more death.”
After 150,000 coronavirus deaths in the country, Trump added the country “understands what it is dealing with now”, before pointing out leaders in countries like Australia and Japan were praised before a resurgence in Covid-19 cases. You can see the video below.After 150,000 coronavirus deaths in the country, Trump added the country “understands what it is dealing with now”, before pointing out leaders in countries like Australia and Japan were praised before a resurgence in Covid-19 cases. You can see the video below.
A number of French cities will introduce additional face mask requirements from Friday (masks are already required in all enclosed public spaces nationwide, including public transport).A number of French cities will introduce additional face mask requirements from Friday (masks are already required in all enclosed public spaces nationwide, including public transport).
From Friday, masks will be required in open-air markets in Orleans, central France, and after 9:00 pm long the Loire river, where crowds of people have been gathering in the evenings.From Friday, masks will be required in open-air markets in Orleans, central France, and after 9:00 pm long the Loire river, where crowds of people have been gathering in the evenings.
In the Nord department adjacent to Belgium, the government’s top official said “reinforced measures” would be announced Friday, possibly making masks compulsory outdoors, in response to a surge in cases across the border.In the Nord department adjacent to Belgium, the government’s top official said “reinforced measures” would be announced Friday, possibly making masks compulsory outdoors, in response to a surge in cases across the border.
The mayors of Bayonne and the nearby Atlantic resort of Biarritz also announced that face masks would be compulsory in their city centres starting next week. Biarritz will also ban access to its beaches at night to prevent parties being held there.The mayors of Bayonne and the nearby Atlantic resort of Biarritz also announced that face masks would be compulsory in their city centres starting next week. Biarritz will also ban access to its beaches at night to prevent parties being held there.
The mayor of Saint-Malo, whose walled city has drawn tens of thousands of French tourists who opted to stay in the country for the summer holidays, said masks were now mandatory inside the old city and on the ramparts for everyone aged 11 and over.The mayor of Saint-Malo, whose walled city has drawn tens of thousands of French tourists who opted to stay in the country for the summer holidays, said masks were now mandatory inside the old city and on the ramparts for everyone aged 11 and over.
The UK’s health secretary, Matt Hancock, said “households gathering and not abiding by the social-distancing rules” was a reason for the stricter rules, announced late on Thursday evening, and that the move was in order to “keep the country safe”.The UK’s health secretary, Matt Hancock, said “households gathering and not abiding by the social-distancing rules” was a reason for the stricter rules, announced late on Thursday evening, and that the move was in order to “keep the country safe”.
He said: “We take this action with a heavy heart but unfortunately it’s necessary because we’ve seen that households meeting up and a lack of social distancing is one of the causes of this rising rate of coronavirus and we’ll do whatever is necessary to keep the country safe.”He said: “We take this action with a heavy heart but unfortunately it’s necessary because we’ve seen that households meeting up and a lack of social distancing is one of the causes of this rising rate of coronavirus and we’ll do whatever is necessary to keep the country safe.”
Press Association writes that the move comes as celebrations take place for the Muslim festival of Eid al Adha, which started on Thursday evening and continues over the weekend, and after the government reimposed quarantine measures for those arriving in the UK from Spain and Luxembourg.Press Association writes that the move comes as celebrations take place for the Muslim festival of Eid al Adha, which started on Thursday evening and continues over the weekend, and after the government reimposed quarantine measures for those arriving in the UK from Spain and Luxembourg.
The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, welcomed the measures, which he said would be reviewed on a weekly basis.The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, welcomed the measures, which he said would be reviewed on a weekly basis.
But the Labour leader, Keir Starmer, criticised the handling of the changes. He tweeted:“No one would argue with putting in place local action to reduce the transmission of coronavirus.”But the Labour leader, Keir Starmer, criticised the handling of the changes. He tweeted:“No one would argue with putting in place local action to reduce the transmission of coronavirus.”
“But announcing measures affecting potentially millions of people late at night on Twitter is a new low for the government’s communications during this crisis,” he said.“But announcing measures affecting potentially millions of people late at night on Twitter is a new low for the government’s communications during this crisis,” he said.
The household mixing restrictions will also apply in Leicester, which has seen the first so-called local lockdown since June, but other measures in the city will be eased. From Monday restaurants, cafes, bars and hairdressers can reopen - but leisure centres, gyms and pools will remain closed.The household mixing restrictions will also apply in Leicester, which has seen the first so-called local lockdown since June, but other measures in the city will be eased. From Monday restaurants, cafes, bars and hairdressers can reopen - but leisure centres, gyms and pools will remain closed.
On Saturday, Luton will be brought in line with the rest of the country after “significant progress”.On Saturday, Luton will be brought in line with the rest of the country after “significant progress”.
Tens of thousands of people in the north of England are waking up to new restrictions that came into force at midnight on Thursday night (approximately 6 hours ago). The new requirements (below), will apply in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and East Lancashire after increase in cases. (Specifically: Greater Manchester, Pendle, Hyndburn, Burnley, Rossendale, Blackburn with Darwen, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leicester City).Tens of thousands of people in the north of England are waking up to new restrictions that came into force at midnight on Thursday night (approximately 6 hours ago). The new requirements (below), will apply in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and East Lancashire after increase in cases. (Specifically: Greater Manchester, Pendle, Hyndburn, Burnley, Rossendale, Blackburn with Darwen, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leicester City).
People in the affected areas will not be permitted to mix with other households (apart from those in their support bubbles) in private homes or gardens.People in the affected areas will not be permitted to mix with other households (apart from those in their support bubbles) in private homes or gardens.
Some exemptions will be put in place, including for the vulnerable.Some exemptions will be put in place, including for the vulnerable.
The government will sign new regulations to make these changes legally enforceable.The government will sign new regulations to make these changes legally enforceable.
The regulations will give local authorities and police forces the powers to enforce these restrictions and more details on these will be set out when the regulations are published.The regulations will give local authorities and police forces the powers to enforce these restrictions and more details on these will be set out when the regulations are published.
Households may go to hospitality, for instance bars and pubs, but new guidance will make clear that two households should not go to hospitality together.Households may go to hospitality, for instance bars and pubs, but new guidance will make clear that two households should not go to hospitality together.
You can see the full details recently published on the Department of Health website and our full coverage of this story below.You can see the full details recently published on the Department of Health website and our full coverage of this story below.
I was struck by this amazing image of a marimonda monkey walking a tightrope in a Colombian wildlife park. It was taken during what’s described by Agence France-Press as “environmental enrichment training” at Bioparque Wakata in Jaime Duque park, in Briceno municipality near Bogota. The park itself is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but has created virtual programs to receive donations from the public to meet some economic demands and ensure the livelihood of the animals.I was struck by this amazing image of a marimonda monkey walking a tightrope in a Colombian wildlife park. It was taken during what’s described by Agence France-Press as “environmental enrichment training” at Bioparque Wakata in Jaime Duque park, in Briceno municipality near Bogota. The park itself is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but has created virtual programs to receive donations from the public to meet some economic demands and ensure the livelihood of the animals.
Here are a couple of other photos from the parks’ programme.Here are a couple of other photos from the parks’ programme.
Indonesian women attending Eid al-Adha prayers maintain social distancing in the East Java city of Surabaya.Indonesian women attending Eid al-Adha prayers maintain social distancing in the East Java city of Surabaya.
In case you missed it, the US economy shrank by an annual rate of 32.9% between April and June, its sharpest contraction since the second world war, government figures revealed on Thursday.In case you missed it, the US economy shrank by an annual rate of 32.9% between April and June, its sharpest contraction since the second world war, government figures revealed on Thursday.
The record-setting quarterly fall in economic growth compared to the same time last year came as another 1.43 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, a second week of rises after a four-month decline.The record-setting quarterly fall in economic growth compared to the same time last year came as another 1.43 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, a second week of rises after a four-month decline.
The annualised figure is the largest drop in quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) – the broadest measure of the economy – since records began in 1945. Economists expect the rate to improve sharply later this year but the outlook has been clouded by the recent rise in infections across the US.The annualised figure is the largest drop in quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) – the broadest measure of the economy – since records began in 1945. Economists expect the rate to improve sharply later this year but the outlook has been clouded by the recent rise in infections across the US.
The news came as Germany, Europe’s largest economy, also recorded a dramatic slump in economic growth, contracting by 10.1% between April and June, the biggest decline since 1970. The news triggered a sell-off in US and European markets.The news came as Germany, Europe’s largest economy, also recorded a dramatic slump in economic growth, contracting by 10.1% between April and June, the biggest decline since 1970. The news triggered a sell-off in US and European markets.
You can read our full coverage below:You can read our full coverage below:
Global coronavirus cases stand at 17,219,767, according to the Johns Hopkins university tracker, with 671,00 deaths.Global coronavirus cases stand at 17,219,767, according to the Johns Hopkins university tracker, with 671,00 deaths.
The top five countries with the most infections are:The top five countries with the most infections are:
United States – 4,487,987United States – 4,487,987
Brazil – 2,610,102Brazil – 2,610,102
India – 1,582,028India – 1,582,028
Russia – 832,993Russia – 832,993
South Africa –482,169South Africa –482,169
The five countries with the most deaths are:The five countries with the most deaths are:
United States – 152,040United States – 152,040
Brazil – 91,263Brazil – 91,263
United Kingdom –46,084 (it has 303,910 cases)United Kingdom –46,084 (it has 303,910 cases)
Mexico – 46,000 (it has 408,449 cases)Mexico – 46,000 (it has 408,449 cases)
Italy – 35,132Italy – 35,132