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Coronavirus live news: WHO reports record new global cases; Israel first country to reimpose national lockdown Coronavirus live news: WHO reports record new global cases; Israel first country to reimpose national lockdown
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WHO records more than 307,000 cases in 24 hours to Sunday; Victoria, Australia sees lowest case rise in nearly three monthsWHO records more than 307,000 cases in 24 hours to Sunday; Victoria, Australia sees lowest case rise in nearly three months
Manila cemeteries are to close for the “Day of the Dead” for the first time as the virus rages
Cemeteries in the Philippine capital will be closed on All Saints’ Day, officials said on Monday, preventing millions in the Catholic-majority country from visiting their dead loved ones.
Filipinos usually pour into graveyards on November 1, blending expressions of faith and grief with a party-like atmosphere and impromptu family reunions.
But as the number of virus infections continues to rise, mayors across Metro Manila have agreed to shutter the cemeteries for the annual rite to prevent further spread of the contagion.
The authority’s spokeswoman Celine Pialago told AFP it would be the first time cemeteries had been closed on All Saints’ Day.
People in the sprawling capital of 12 million are being encouraged to pay their respects to dead loved ones in the weeks before and after November 1 to avoid crowding.
Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire said the department was considering recommending the closure of cemeteries across the country.
Despite six months of tough measures, including travel restrictions and mandatory face masks, the Philippines is struggling to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
As of Monday it had more than 265,000 confirmed cases, including over 4,600 deaths.
Marrakesh in Morocco is facing an unprecedented crisis as the tourism industry is hit hard due to the pandemic.
The city’s famous Jamaa El Fna square, usually home to snake charmers, storytellers and crowds of tourists, is almost empty due to tough government restrictions, AFP reports.
“Before, you had to wait your turn to get a table,” said Bachir, a waiter, waving at the empty cafe terrace.
His neighbour Mohamed Bassir worries for the future.
“This is the first time I’ve seen the Jamaa El Fna so empty,” the orange juice seller said.
Morocco declared a state of health emergency in mid-March and shut its borders to stop coronavirus from spreading.
The North African nation of 35 million inhabitants has recorded over 1,500 Covid deaths and more than 86,600 confirmed cases.
In the labyrinth of alleys leading from the Jamaa El Fna, the narrow streets once packed with stalls selling everything from slippers to spices are largely shuttered.
“Most of the traders have closed their shops,” said Mohamed Challah, who sells flowing kaftan robes.
“The others are opening to kill time because there is nothing to do at home,” he said, adding that his store “no longer sells anything”.
After the initial pandemic restrictions were eased, traders and tourist operators hoped domestic tourism might mitigate their losses.
But then the surprise announcement of new restrictions, including the closure of Marrakesh and seven other cities, shattered hopes of a revival.
Last year, the city attracted three of the 13 million tourists who came to the country.
On social media, there are calls to “save” the city, with many using the hashtag “Marrakesh suffocates”.
Official figures predict the pandemic could push the country into its worst recession since 1996, with a contraction of more than five percent of its GDP.
The imposition of a second lockdown in Israel has left the country staggering, with fears that three weeks of shuttered businesses and restricting people to their homes could devastate livelihoods.The imposition of a second lockdown in Israel has left the country staggering, with fears that three weeks of shuttered businesses and restricting people to their homes could devastate livelihoods.
Anger is growing that the country’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, had reopened the country too soon and too fast after a previous spring lockdown. Now, the country is in a deep recession and faces restrictions that the finance ministry estimates will cost 6.5 billion shekels (£1.46 billion).Anger is growing that the country’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, had reopened the country too soon and too fast after a previous spring lockdown. Now, the country is in a deep recession and faces restrictions that the finance ministry estimates will cost 6.5 billion shekels (£1.46 billion).
“It was Netanyahu who sent the young people to hang out and drink after the ‘success’ of the previous lockdown,” wrote Yehuda Sharoni in the Maariv newspaper on Monday. “But if we set aside the issue of placing blame, the vexing question is whether the business sector, which barely survived the first lockdown, will be able to recover this time from the decision on lockdown and to stand back on its feet—or whether this is a death blow.”“It was Netanyahu who sent the young people to hang out and drink after the ‘success’ of the previous lockdown,” wrote Yehuda Sharoni in the Maariv newspaper on Monday. “But if we set aside the issue of placing blame, the vexing question is whether the business sector, which barely survived the first lockdown, will be able to recover this time from the decision on lockdown and to stand back on its feet—or whether this is a death blow.”
Writing in the same paper, Ben Caspit described the lockdown as a sledgehammer. “Its effect fades a short time afterwards and the situation reverts to its former state.”Writing in the same paper, Ben Caspit described the lockdown as a sledgehammer. “Its effect fades a short time afterwards and the situation reverts to its former state.”
With infections rising up to 4,000 per day, Netanyahu said on Sunday night that hospitals were “raising the red flag” and that a lockdown was essential. However, a key concern on Monday morning in Israel was whether that timeframe was open-ended.With infections rising up to 4,000 per day, Netanyahu said on Sunday night that hospitals were “raising the red flag” and that a lockdown was essential. However, a key concern on Monday morning in Israel was whether that timeframe was open-ended.
Health Ministry Director-General Chezy Levy speculated that the easing of the nationwide lockdown would happen when the daily coronavirus infections drop to 1,000 a day but acknowledged that final criteria have yet to be set.Health Ministry Director-General Chezy Levy speculated that the easing of the nationwide lockdown would happen when the daily coronavirus infections drop to 1,000 a day but acknowledged that final criteria have yet to be set.
“We would like to get to 500 cases a day, but it is clear that at this time that won’t happen,” Levy told the Kan public broadcaster.“We would like to get to 500 cases a day, but it is clear that at this time that won’t happen,” Levy told the Kan public broadcaster.
More than 3,100 people were diagnosed with the virus on Sunday.More than 3,100 people were diagnosed with the virus on Sunday.
Queues formed outside schools across Italy on Monday as 5.6 million pupils returned to classrooms for the first time in over six months.Queues formed outside schools across Italy on Monday as 5.6 million pupils returned to classrooms for the first time in over six months.
Schools in 12 Italian regions reopened in what prime minister Giuseppe Conte said was a “big test for the state”.Schools in 12 Italian regions reopened in what prime minister Giuseppe Conte said was a “big test for the state”.
“There will be difficulties and hardship, especially at the beginning,” Conte said on Sunday. “I thank the teachers and school principals, and the families who have made many sacrifices.”“There will be difficulties and hardship, especially at the beginning,” Conte said on Sunday. “I thank the teachers and school principals, and the families who have made many sacrifices.”
Schools were closed on 6 March, a week before Italy went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.Schools were closed on 6 March, a week before Italy went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Chaos marked the lead-up to the reopening, with many schools forced to postpone the start of the academic year because single-person desks had not arrived in time. Some schools will also open with reduced hours due to a shortage of staff. About 13,000 teaching and non-teaching staff will not yet return after testing positive for Covid-19 antibodies as part of a blanket screening carried out last week.Chaos marked the lead-up to the reopening, with many schools forced to postpone the start of the academic year because single-person desks had not arrived in time. Some schools will also open with reduced hours due to a shortage of staff. About 13,000 teaching and non-teaching staff will not yet return after testing positive for Covid-19 antibodies as part of a blanket screening carried out last week.
Children went back to school in the northern Alto Adige region in early September while schools in the remaining seven regions are expected to reopen on 24 September.Children went back to school in the northern Alto Adige region in early September while schools in the remaining seven regions are expected to reopen on 24 September.
Teachers have to wear face masks at all times, as do pupils over the age of six. Desks have to be 1 metre apart. Staff and children have their temperature taken on arrival, while hand-gel dispensers will be placed around school buildings. Those who have been in close contact with a student or teacher who tests positive for Covid-19 will be immediately quarantined.Teachers have to wear face masks at all times, as do pupils over the age of six. Desks have to be 1 metre apart. Staff and children have their temperature taken on arrival, while hand-gel dispensers will be placed around school buildings. Those who have been in close contact with a student or teacher who tests positive for Covid-19 will be immediately quarantined.
Lucia Azzolina, the education minister, said on Monday that 94m face masks have been sent to schools.Lucia Azzolina, the education minister, said on Monday that 94m face masks have been sent to schools.
“This year will be complex and we know that,” she said on Rai television. “But we have worked hard and constructed a prevention strategy that will function if everyone does their bit with responsibility.”“This year will be complex and we know that,” she said on Rai television. “But we have worked hard and constructed a prevention strategy that will function if everyone does their bit with responsibility.”
The Busan International Film Festival, Asia’s biggest gathering of its kind, will be reduced to a fraction of its usual scale with several sections moved online because of the pandemic, organisers said on Monday.The Busan International Film Festival, Asia’s biggest gathering of its kind, will be reduced to a fraction of its usual scale with several sections moved online because of the pandemic, organisers said on Monday.
The event normally sees a host of stars and industry figures from across Asia and further afield, including some from Hollywood, descend on the South Korean port city for 10 days of critical consideration and financial deal-making.The event normally sees a host of stars and industry figures from across Asia and further afield, including some from Hollywood, descend on the South Korean port city for 10 days of critical consideration and financial deal-making.
“We agonised over whether we should go ahead with hosting the event,” festival chairman Lee Yong-kwan told reporters.“We agonised over whether we should go ahead with hosting the event,” festival chairman Lee Yong-kwan told reporters.
He hinted that it could still be cancelled altogether if Korea’s traditional Chuseok harvest festival triggers a new surge in infections.He hinted that it could still be cancelled altogether if Korea’s traditional Chuseok harvest festival triggers a new surge in infections.
Originally set for early October, organisers said it will be pushed back to 21-30 October and gave details of the cutbacks in a statement.Originally set for early October, organisers said it will be pushed back to 21-30 October and gave details of the cutbacks in a statement.
The opening and closing ceremonies have been cancelled. as have receptions and parties, AFP reports.The opening and closing ceremonies have been cancelled. as have receptions and parties, AFP reports.
A total of 192 films from 68 countries will still be shown, but each movie will only be screened once, compared with two or three times last year. All judging for the festival’s awards will take place online, as will its film and project markets, and discussion forum.A total of 192 films from 68 countries will still be shown, but each movie will only be screened once, compared with two or three times last year. All judging for the festival’s awards will take place online, as will its film and project markets, and discussion forum.
Hi. Caroline Davies here taking over the blog for the next few hours. You can get in touch on caroline.davies@theguardian.comHi. Caroline Davies here taking over the blog for the next few hours. You can get in touch on caroline.davies@theguardian.com
Experts have described as dangerous and premature the Philippines’ decision to cut the social distancing minimum to 30cm (12in) on public transport next month, as the country recorded another daily record in newly confirmed Covid-19 deaths.Experts have described as dangerous and premature the Philippines’ decision to cut the social distancing minimum to 30cm (12in) on public transport next month, as the country recorded another daily record in newly confirmed Covid-19 deaths.
Karen Lema reports for Reuters that experts and medical professionals have warned that reducing the gaps between passengers incrementally to a third of the 1-metre minimum could backfire and prolong a first wave of infections that the Philippines has been battling since March.Karen Lema reports for Reuters that experts and medical professionals have warned that reducing the gaps between passengers incrementally to a third of the 1-metre minimum could backfire and prolong a first wave of infections that the Philippines has been battling since March.
The new rules took effect today, when the country reported 259 new confirmed deaths, a record for the second time in three days. Total fatalities increased to 4,630, while infections have doubled in the past 35 days to 265,888, south-east Asia’s highest.The new rules took effect today, when the country reported 259 new confirmed deaths, a record for the second time in three days. Total fatalities increased to 4,630, while infections have doubled in the past 35 days to 265,888, south-east Asia’s highest.
“This will be risky, reckless and counter-intuitive and will delay the flattening of the curve,” Anthony Leachon, ex-president of the Philippine College of Physicians, told news channel ANC.“This will be risky, reckless and counter-intuitive and will delay the flattening of the curve,” Anthony Leachon, ex-president of the Philippine College of Physicians, told news channel ANC.
“Even if you wear a face shield and mask, reducing the distance between, it will be dangerous,” he said, adding that 1 or 2 metres was the minimum international standard.“Even if you wear a face shield and mask, reducing the distance between, it will be dangerous,” he said, adding that 1 or 2 metres was the minimum international standard.
The transport ministry’s new rules will cut the distance forst to 75cm, then 50cm on 28 September and finally 30cm on 12 October. To reduce transmission risk conversation and phone calls are prohibited.The transport ministry’s new rules will cut the distance forst to 75cm, then 50cm on 28 September and finally 30cm on 12 October. To reduce transmission risk conversation and phone calls are prohibited.
The health ministry urged the public to be “extra vigilant” in tight travel conditions and to choose other transport modes if possible.The health ministry urged the public to be “extra vigilant” in tight travel conditions and to choose other transport modes if possible.
Manila’s transport systems are notoriously crowded, with commutes typically involving long queues and several changes.Manila’s transport systems are notoriously crowded, with commutes typically involving long queues and several changes.
“It is likely that we will see an increase in cases and our recovery will slow if we do this now,” said epidemiologist Antonio Dans.“It is likely that we will see an increase in cases and our recovery will slow if we do this now,” said epidemiologist Antonio Dans.
Dans is a member of a health professionals alliance that last month pleaded for a tightening of Manila’s lockdown - a “timeout” to stop hospitals being overrun. It urged a rethink of the 30cm rule.Dans is a member of a health professionals alliance that last month pleaded for a tightening of Manila’s lockdown - a “timeout” to stop hospitals being overrun. It urged a rethink of the 30cm rule.
The plan aims to help an economy that the government sees contracting 5.5% this year, the worst shrinkage in 35 years.The plan aims to help an economy that the government sees contracting 5.5% this year, the worst shrinkage in 35 years.
“Reopening the economy will never happen unless the viral transmission is controlled,” added Leachon, a former advisor to the government’s Covid-19 task force.“Reopening the economy will never happen unless the viral transmission is controlled,” added Leachon, a former advisor to the government’s Covid-19 task force.
And that’s it from me, Martin Belam, this morning. I’m handing over now to my colleague Caroline Davies.And that’s it from me, Martin Belam, this morning. I’m handing over now to my colleague Caroline Davies.
Reuters reports that Sweden has taken Britain off its red-list of countries that it advises citizens not to travel to, despite a pick-up in new coronavirus cases and restrictions on public gatherings in the UK.Reuters reports that Sweden has taken Britain off its red-list of countries that it advises citizens not to travel to, despite a pick-up in new coronavirus cases and restrictions on public gatherings in the UK.
Swedes can now travel freely to most European destinations, though Finland, Ireland, the Baltic countries and Malta remain on the country’s red-list.Swedes can now travel freely to most European destinations, though Finland, Ireland, the Baltic countries and Malta remain on the country’s red-list.
Irish pubs may be set to reopen next week, but they’ve already been open in the UK for a while. Gatherings in pubs in England are going to be legally limited from today with the introduction of the new ‘rule of six’, which restricts people from meeting with more than five others.Irish pubs may be set to reopen next week, but they’ve already been open in the UK for a while. Gatherings in pubs in England are going to be legally limited from today with the introduction of the new ‘rule of six’, which restricts people from meeting with more than five others.
But there’s some worrying news about pubs this morning. Wetherspoons has announced 66 staff have tested positive for Covid. Julia Kollewe reports:But there’s some worrying news about pubs this morning. Wetherspoons has announced 66 staff have tested positive for Covid. Julia Kollewe reports:
You can read it here: Wetherspoons says 66 staff have tested positive for CovidYou can read it here: Wetherspoons says 66 staff have tested positive for Covid
Rebecca Ratcliffe reports for us on a new development in the Philippines, where a gardening craze has led to endangered species being dug up from mountains and forests. Authorities say demand is being fuelled by the coronavirus pandemic, with people wanting to improve their home decor while the country still faces partial restrictions limiting non-essential movement and social gatherings, and with people also needing to replace their sources of income. She writes:Rebecca Ratcliffe reports for us on a new development in the Philippines, where a gardening craze has led to endangered species being dug up from mountains and forests. Authorities say demand is being fuelled by the coronavirus pandemic, with people wanting to improve their home decor while the country still faces partial restrictions limiting non-essential movement and social gatherings, and with people also needing to replace their sources of income. She writes:
You can read her full report here: Coronavirus pandemic fuelling plant poaching in PhilippinesYou can read her full report here: Coronavirus pandemic fuelling plant poaching in Philippines
Here’s a quick look at the latest stats and the places around the globe where new cases are rising and falling.Here’s a quick look at the latest stats and the places around the globe where new cases are rising and falling.
Russia has reported 5,509 new coronavirus cases today, pushing its national tally to 1,068,320, the fourth largest in the world. Authorities said 57 people had died in the last 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 18,635.Russia has reported 5,509 new coronavirus cases today, pushing its national tally to 1,068,320, the fourth largest in the world. Authorities said 57 people had died in the last 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 18,635.
Indonesia, meanwhile, has reported 3,141 new infections and 118 more deaths. The country has seen 8,723 deaths and 218,382 cases in total.Indonesia, meanwhile, has reported 3,141 new infections and 118 more deaths. The country has seen 8,723 deaths and 218,382 cases in total.
Pubs and bars have long been seen as a focal point of Irish culture, but the country has kept them shut for much longer than many other countries.Pubs and bars have long been seen as a focal point of Irish culture, but the country has kept them shut for much longer than many other countries.
Padraic Halpin has been speaking to Irish pub landlords for Reuters, and reports on the plight of those that rely on the hospitality industry.Padraic Halpin has been speaking to Irish pub landlords for Reuters, and reports on the plight of those that rely on the hospitality industry.
Pub owner Paul Moynihan told Halpin that he had been eagerly awaiting the promised 20 July reopening of non-food pubs, and spent €10,000 ($11,855) on a beer garden at his establishment in the village of Donard hoping that some late summer trade would help compensate the sudden March closure.Pub owner Paul Moynihan told Halpin that he had been eagerly awaiting the promised 20 July reopening of non-food pubs, and spent €10,000 ($11,855) on a beer garden at his establishment in the village of Donard hoping that some late summer trade would help compensate the sudden March closure.
But the government moved the date three times and those pubs are now only due to open their doors on Monday 21 September - even though infection rates are now 10 times more than late July.But the government moved the date three times and those pubs are now only due to open their doors on Monday 21 September - even though infection rates are now 10 times more than late July.
“It’s ironic: they kept us closed to make sure the numbers didn’t rise and they rose hugely with us closed,” said Moynihan, surrounded by empty stools at his bar in the small County Wicklow locality, 50km (31 miles) from Dublin.“It’s ironic: they kept us closed to make sure the numbers didn’t rise and they rose hugely with us closed,” said Moynihan, surrounded by empty stools at his bar in the small County Wicklow locality, 50km (31 miles) from Dublin.
“I don’t know what the logic was, it didn’t work anyway.”“I don’t know what the logic was, it didn’t work anyway.”
With the antithesis to Sweden’s hands off approach, Ireland’s strict controls on labour-intensive sectors did keep coronavirus cases among the lowest in Europe. But a recent spike has seen the 14-day rate of cumulative cases per 100,000 people jump to almost 40 from three to four in late July.With the antithesis to Sweden’s hands off approach, Ireland’s strict controls on labour-intensive sectors did keep coronavirus cases among the lowest in Europe. But a recent spike has seen the 14-day rate of cumulative cases per 100,000 people jump to almost 40 from three to four in late July.
Unemployment, including those considered temporarily laid off, stands at 15.4%, while the government is subsidising the wages of a further 15% of the workforce. Ireland’s hospitality, retail, administrative and transport sectors account for half of the 220,000 people still temporarily laid off.Unemployment, including those considered temporarily laid off, stands at 15.4%, while the government is subsidising the wages of a further 15% of the workforce. Ireland’s hospitality, retail, administrative and transport sectors account for half of the 220,000 people still temporarily laid off.
In Donard, home to farm workers and Dublin commuters but without a cafe, restaurant or public transport link, Moynihan is just glad he may finally see his regulars again.In Donard, home to farm workers and Dublin commuters but without a cafe, restaurant or public transport link, Moynihan is just glad he may finally see his regulars again.
“There are people in rural Ireland who won’t see anybody really without the pub. It feels like there’s light at the end of the tunnel.”“There are people in rural Ireland who won’t see anybody really without the pub. It feels like there’s light at the end of the tunnel.”
Also in Italy, children in Codogno have gone back to school for the first time since 21 February. The northern town gained notoriety as the first place in Europe to record local transmission of the coronavirus.Also in Italy, children in Codogno have gone back to school for the first time since 21 February. The northern town gained notoriety as the first place in Europe to record local transmission of the coronavirus.
The Associated Press report that nursery school children must have their temperatures taken at drop-off but are not required to wear masks. In elementary school and middle school, parents are asked to monitor temperatures at home and masks are required, though they may be lowered during lessons. In schools where distance cannot be maintained, older students will have to keep masks on all day.The Associated Press report that nursery school children must have their temperatures taken at drop-off but are not required to wear masks. In elementary school and middle school, parents are asked to monitor temperatures at home and masks are required, though they may be lowered during lessons. In schools where distance cannot be maintained, older students will have to keep masks on all day.
Many of the children heading back lost grandparents during the outbreak, said Cecilia Cugini, the principal of Codogno’s nursery, elementary and middle schools.Many of the children heading back lost grandparents during the outbreak, said Cecilia Cugini, the principal of Codogno’s nursery, elementary and middle schools.
“It is an emblematic moment for us,” Cugini said. “It is important to create an atmosphere so the students can experience the emotions of finding themselves back in school, with classmates and teachers, without being distracted by other things.”“It is an emblematic moment for us,” Cugini said. “It is important to create an atmosphere so the students can experience the emotions of finding themselves back in school, with classmates and teachers, without being distracted by other things.”
Mayor Francesco Passerini said the town of 17,000 has had virtually no new cases for months now, but authorities are not being complacent. He said they have spared no effort in working with school administrators to provide maximum protection to the city’s 3,500 students. “We hope it goes well, so that all we lived can be relegated to memory,” Passerini said.Mayor Francesco Passerini said the town of 17,000 has had virtually no new cases for months now, but authorities are not being complacent. He said they have spared no effort in working with school administrators to provide maximum protection to the city’s 3,500 students. “We hope it goes well, so that all we lived can be relegated to memory,” Passerini said.
A quick snap from Reuters that former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi will leave the Milan hospital where he was being treated after contracting the coronavirus two weeks ago.A quick snap from Reuters that former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi will leave the Milan hospital where he was being treated after contracting the coronavirus two weeks ago.
Officials in his Forza Italia party said in a message sent to journalists that “The president will be discharged today at around midday.”Officials in his Forza Italia party said in a message sent to journalists that “The president will be discharged today at around midday.”
The 83 year-old was admitted to Milan’s San Raffaele hospital on 4 September, suffering from mild pneumonia symptoms in both lungs after contracting COVID while on holiday in Sardinia.The 83 year-old was admitted to Milan’s San Raffaele hospital on 4 September, suffering from mild pneumonia symptoms in both lungs after contracting COVID while on holiday in Sardinia.
Last night Michigan’s lieutenant governor blasted President Donald Trump over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the US.Last night Michigan’s lieutenant governor blasted President Donald Trump over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the US.
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II said: “Donald Trump is a liar who has killed people, straight up. We cannot afford another four years of this man at the helm. There are literally millions of lives at stake.”Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II said: “Donald Trump is a liar who has killed people, straight up. We cannot afford another four years of this man at the helm. There are literally millions of lives at stake.”
He was speaking at a virtual event for progressive voters called “Fighting for Justice in Michigan”. Michigan will be one of the key battlegrounds in November’s US election. The state has had at least 123,075 cases and 6,912 deaths from coronavirus, and is currently averaging around 800 new cases a week.He was speaking at a virtual event for progressive voters called “Fighting for Justice in Michigan”. Michigan will be one of the key battlegrounds in November’s US election. The state has had at least 123,075 cases and 6,912 deaths from coronavirus, and is currently averaging around 800 new cases a week.
Yesterday Donald Trump held his first indoor rally since June. The Nevada event defied Covid rules as the president appeared in front of a mostly mask-less crowd which breached both the state’s 50-person limit and the Trump administration’s coronavirus guidelines.Yesterday Donald Trump held his first indoor rally since June. The Nevada event defied Covid rules as the president appeared in front of a mostly mask-less crowd which breached both the state’s 50-person limit and the Trump administration’s coronavirus guidelines.
The Spanish government is considering extending the nationwide ERTE furlough scheme that guarantees workers part of their income into 2021, Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz said this morning, according to Reuters reports.The Spanish government is considering extending the nationwide ERTE furlough scheme that guarantees workers part of their income into 2021, Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz said this morning, according to Reuters reports.
“The date is open, but likely 31 December would not be the most adequate, and we have to extend a little beyond,” Diaz said in an interview on the Spanish state TV station.“The date is open, but likely 31 December would not be the most adequate, and we have to extend a little beyond,” Diaz said in an interview on the Spanish state TV station.
She added the extension might be longer for different industries. She said for instance the tourism industry would benefit from the scheme so long as they need it.She added the extension might be longer for different industries. She said for instance the tourism industry would benefit from the scheme so long as they need it.