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Coronavirus live news: 14 refugees test positive after Lesbos fire; Silvio Berlusconi leaves hospital Coronavirus live news: 14 refugees test positive after Lesbos fire; Silvio Berlusconi leaves hospital
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Over 12,500 former occupants forced to sleep out in open since Moria camp destroyed; Italy’s former PM leaves hospital after treatmentOver 12,500 former occupants forced to sleep out in open since Moria camp destroyed; Italy’s former PM leaves hospital after treatment
New rules that the French government had instructed authorities in Bordeaux to implement have been announced.
Bars and restaurants face new restrictions with no eating or drinking standing up, no music outside and public events must attract no more than 1,000 people, with gatherings of no more than 10 people in parks, gardens and beaches, no alcohol in public spaces, and no outside parties.
The French prime minister, Jean Castex, has instructed the authorities in Marseille, Bordeaux and the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe to detail extra measures to halt the spread of Covid-19 by the end of Monday. Details of Marseille’s announcement are yet to come.
Bordeaux is to provide extra rush-hour bus and tram services to avoid overcrowding and firms are urged to allow staff to work from home where possible.
Masks must be work around schools at a radius of 50 metres and student parties are cancelled. Artistic, cultural and sports establishments – including gyms and swimming pools – are also to close.
The Bordeaux prefect Fabienne Buccio said: “In the private sphere, I seriously ask everyone to limit family and festive gatherings to a maximum of 10 people. I’m thinking particularly of marriages. I’m not saying don’t get married, but postpone the big parties.”
An American woman has been accused of spreading coronavirus around a Bavarian town by allegedly drinking in pubs and bars despite being told to quarantine after showing coronavirus symptoms.An American woman has been accused of spreading coronavirus around a Bavarian town by allegedly drinking in pubs and bars despite being told to quarantine after showing coronavirus symptoms.
The woman, who works at a hotel resort for US forces stationed in Germany and has not been identified, returned from a holiday in Greece at the end of August.The woman, who works at a hotel resort for US forces stationed in Germany and has not been identified, returned from a holiday in Greece at the end of August.
According to local authorities in the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, she was tested on 8 September after displaying Covid-19 symptoms. They say she ignored instructions to quarantine until her results were available and went out that evening. The next morning she received a positive test.According to local authorities in the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, she was tested on 8 September after displaying Covid-19 symptoms. They say she ignored instructions to quarantine until her results were available and went out that evening. The next morning she received a positive test.
At least 22 US citizens based at the hotel have become infected and the hotel itself, which hosted a conference last week on how to prevent the virus spreading in the US army, has been closed for two weeks.At least 22 US citizens based at the hotel have become infected and the hotel itself, which hosted a conference last week on how to prevent the virus spreading in the US army, has been closed for two weeks.
The World Health Organization’s Covid-19 dashboard showed on Monday a new one-day record high had been reached at 307,930 confirmed cases of coronavirus.The World Health Organization’s Covid-19 dashboard showed on Monday a new one-day record high had been reached at 307,930 confirmed cases of coronavirus.
The WHO’s complete figures for Sunday showed that 307,930 cases were confirmed to the UN health agency during the day, 19,870 higher than Saturday’s tally.The WHO’s complete figures for Sunday showed that 307,930 cases were confirmed to the UN health agency during the day, 19,870 higher than Saturday’s tally.
Daily confirmed cases have only topped 300,000 once before, when 306,857 were recorded on 6 September, AFP reports.Daily confirmed cases have only topped 300,000 once before, when 306,857 were recorded on 6 September, AFP reports.
According to the WHO’s figures, there have been more than 28,870,000 confirmed cases of the respiratory disease, while more than 921,800 people have lost their lives, including 5,537 on Sunday.According to the WHO’s figures, there have been more than 28,870,000 confirmed cases of the respiratory disease, while more than 921,800 people have lost their lives, including 5,537 on Sunday.
“Lives and livelihoods have been lost, the global economy is in recession and social and political fault lines have been exposed,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said via video-link Monday at the organisation’s European regional committee.“Lives and livelihoods have been lost, the global economy is in recession and social and political fault lines have been exposed,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said via video-link Monday at the organisation’s European regional committee.
“We are by no means out of the woods. The average daily number of cases in the region is now higher than it was during the first peak in March,” he said, citing the record 48,921 cases confirmed in Europe on Sunday.“We are by no means out of the woods. The average daily number of cases in the region is now higher than it was during the first peak in March,” he said, citing the record 48,921 cases confirmed in Europe on Sunday.
A total of 132,464 cases were confirmed in the WHO’s Americas region on Sunday, followed by 101,119 in southeast Asia.A total of 132,464 cases were confirmed in the WHO’s Americas region on Sunday, followed by 101,119 in southeast Asia.
There were also 14,827 cases reported in the eastern Mediterranean, 5,958 in the western Pacific and 4,641 in Africa.There were also 14,827 cases reported in the eastern Mediterranean, 5,958 in the western Pacific and 4,641 in Africa.
Officials in French regions worst hit by a rise in coronavirus infections are poised to announce further restrictions on public gatherings.Officials in French regions worst hit by a rise in coronavirus infections are poised to announce further restrictions on public gatherings.
The French prime minister, Jean Castex, has instructed the authorities in Marseille, Bordeaux and the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe to detail extra measures to halt the spread of Covid-19 by the end of Monday.The French prime minister, Jean Castex, has instructed the authorities in Marseille, Bordeaux and the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe to detail extra measures to halt the spread of Covid-19 by the end of Monday.
Before the weekend, Castex surprised the nation by failing to announce new national restrictions to deal with the worsening crisis; instead he delegated the task to regional officials, police and health bodies.Before the weekend, Castex surprised the nation by failing to announce new national restrictions to deal with the worsening crisis; instead he delegated the task to regional officials, police and health bodies.
This followed a decision by the president, Emmanuel Macron, to ignore advice from the government’s scientific advisory committee after new infections topped 10,000 in one 24-hour period on Friday, the highest since the pandemic broke out in France in early March.This followed a decision by the president, Emmanuel Macron, to ignore advice from the government’s scientific advisory committee after new infections topped 10,000 in one 24-hour period on Friday, the highest since the pandemic broke out in France in early March.
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Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines on a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to US military personnel.Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines on a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to US military personnel.
German media report that the woman, who lives locally and was not named, had visited several bars in the town last week despite having symptoms and being told to quarantine while waiting for her Covid-19 test result.German media report that the woman, who lives locally and was not named, had visited several bars in the town last week despite having symptoms and being told to quarantine while waiting for her Covid-19 test result.
“Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a model case of stupidity and an example for how quickly one can become infected,” said Bavaria’s governor, Markus Soeder.“Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a model case of stupidity and an example for how quickly one can become infected,” said Bavaria’s governor, Markus Soeder.
Such recklessness must have consequences, he added. That’s why it is reasonable for the health authorities to consider, after carefully examining the case, whether to impose appropriately high fines, AP reports.Such recklessness must have consequences, he added. That’s why it is reasonable for the health authorities to consider, after carefully examining the case, whether to impose appropriately high fines, AP reports.
The woman, who was not named for privacy reasons, has been blamed for an increase in cases that pushed Garmisch-Partenkirchen above the threshold of 50 new cases per 100,000 in a week at which authorities are required to impose further infection control measures.The woman, who was not named for privacy reasons, has been blamed for an increase in cases that pushed Garmisch-Partenkirchen above the threshold of 50 new cases per 100,000 in a week at which authorities are required to impose further infection control measures.
In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, these include a 10pm curfew on bars and restaurants and a rule that no more than five people can gather in public.In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, these include a 10pm curfew on bars and restaurants and a rule that no more than five people can gather in public.
The incident also affected the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, which shut down completely for two weeks Monday after confirming that several staff members had tested positive for Covid-19.The incident also affected the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, which shut down completely for two weeks Monday after confirming that several staff members had tested positive for Covid-19.
The resort, which is reserved for members of the American military, their families and veterans, said it is working with US Army medical professionals and local medical officials to assess the situation and conduct contact tracing.The resort, which is reserved for members of the American military, their families and veterans, said it is working with US Army medical professionals and local medical officials to assess the situation and conduct contact tracing.
Anyone who has visited the resort since 3 September should monitor for any symptoms and seek medical care if symptoms develop, it added.Anyone who has visited the resort since 3 September should monitor for any symptoms and seek medical care if symptoms develop, it added.
Germany’s disease control centre on Monday reported 927 new cases across the country in the past day.Germany’s disease control centre on Monday reported 927 new cases across the country in the past day.
Authorities in the Indonesian capital Jakarta reimposed a partial lockdown on Monday and vowed to strictly isolate anyone testing positive for Covid-19 as infections soared in the metropolis.Authorities in the Indonesian capital Jakarta reimposed a partial lockdown on Monday and vowed to strictly isolate anyone testing positive for Covid-19 as infections soared in the metropolis.
Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan said the city would resume large-scale social restrictions for two weeks starting today, calling it a necessary measure to prevent the health system from collapsing.Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan said the city would resume large-scale social restrictions for two weeks starting today, calling it a necessary measure to prevent the health system from collapsing.
Non-essential businesses are only allowed to operate at 25% capacity, restaurants can only serve take-aways, and school, parks and tourist spots have been ordered to shut.Non-essential businesses are only allowed to operate at 25% capacity, restaurants can only serve take-aways, and school, parks and tourist spots have been ordered to shut.
Anyone testing positive for Covid-19 – including asymptomatic patients – will have to undergo mandatory quarantine in government facilities, he said.Anyone testing positive for Covid-19 – including asymptomatic patients – will have to undergo mandatory quarantine in government facilities, he said.
“If a person who was tested positive refused to be isolated in the designated facility, health workers and law enforcers will pick them up,” Baswedan told a news conference.“If a person who was tested positive refused to be isolated in the designated facility, health workers and law enforcers will pick them up,” Baswedan told a news conference.
Jakarta first introduced restrictions in early April, but began relaxing them in June. Weeks later, however, the capital has seen a sharp increase in new Covid-19 cases.Jakarta first introduced restrictions in early April, but began relaxing them in June. Weeks later, however, the capital has seen a sharp increase in new Covid-19 cases.
Indonesia is the country hardest-hit in south-east Asia with 221,523 infections and 8,841 deaths, AFP reports.Indonesia is the country hardest-hit in south-east Asia with 221,523 infections and 8,841 deaths, AFP reports.
As of Monday, Jakarta has reported more than 55,000 cases with nearly 1,500 deaths.As of Monday, Jakarta has reported more than 55,000 cases with nearly 1,500 deaths.
Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo has announced that 15 hotels will be used to quarantine Covid-19 patients with mild or no symptoms.Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo has announced that 15 hotels will be used to quarantine Covid-19 patients with mild or no symptoms.
The French government will commit an additional €20m ($23.8m) to subsidies for bike repairs or tune-ups, extending a popular programme aimed at easing public transport crowds during the coronavirus outbreak.The French government will commit an additional €20m ($23.8m) to subsidies for bike repairs or tune-ups, extending a popular programme aimed at easing public transport crowds during the coronavirus outbreak.
The €50 subsidy will be available until the end of the year, environment minister Barbara Pompili and transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari announced on Monday while visiting a Paris bike shop.The €50 subsidy will be available until the end of the year, environment minister Barbara Pompili and transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari announced on Monday while visiting a Paris bike shop.
Officials in the capital and other French cities have turned hundreds of traffic lanes into protected “coronapiste” bike paths, encouraging the cycling boom seen since lockdown was lifted in May.Officials in the capital and other French cities have turned hundreds of traffic lanes into protected “coronapiste” bike paths, encouraging the cycling boom seen since lockdown was lifted in May.
The national government will also increase rebates offered to low-income households for buying electric bikes by up to €200, Pompili said.The national government will also increase rebates offered to low-income households for buying electric bikes by up to €200, Pompili said.
Overall, €80m will be spent on the subsidies as officials try to reduce dependence on public transport in a bid to cut Covid contagions.Overall, €80m will be spent on the subsidies as officials try to reduce dependence on public transport in a bid to cut Covid contagions.
“We’re living a bike moment,” Pompili said, adding that the government’s primary role was to ensure that all cyclists, from longtime commuters to novices, “can ride in complete security.”“We’re living a bike moment,” Pompili said, adding that the government’s primary role was to ensure that all cyclists, from longtime commuters to novices, “can ride in complete security.”
Two hundred million euros will also be spent as part of France’s €100bn economic recovery plan to build secure parking spots at train stations and finance about 600 new bike paths over the next two years.Two hundred million euros will also be spent as part of France’s €100bn economic recovery plan to build secure parking spots at train stations and finance about 600 new bike paths over the next two years.
Pope Francis is being “constantly monitored” for signs of the coronavirus, a top Vatican official said on Monday, after the 83-year old pontiff met with a cardinal who later tested positive.Pope Francis is being “constantly monitored” for signs of the coronavirus, a top Vatican official said on Monday, after the 83-year old pontiff met with a cardinal who later tested positive.
Philippine cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 63, had a private audience with Francis on 29 August. He went on to test positive for Covid-19 on his return to Manila on 10 September.Philippine cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 63, had a private audience with Francis on 29 August. He went on to test positive for Covid-19 on his return to Manila on 10 September.
“We are being prudent,” secretary of state Pietro Parolin told ANSA news agency.“We are being prudent,” secretary of state Pietro Parolin told ANSA news agency.
“There is no particular alarm (in the Vatican)“, but the health of the head of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics was being “constantly monitored,” he added.“There is no particular alarm (in the Vatican)“, but the health of the head of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics was being “constantly monitored,” he added.
The pope talks to those who visit him at the Apostolic Palace without wearing a face mask. Last week he was spotted wearing one for the first time since the start of the pandemic, but he took it off to chat to the faithful.The pope talks to those who visit him at the Apostolic Palace without wearing a face mask. Last week he was spotted wearing one for the first time since the start of the pandemic, but he took it off to chat to the faithful.
Francis shunned, however, his usual practice of shaking hands and kissing babies, and used hand sanitiser that was handed to him by a personal assistant, AFP reports.Francis shunned, however, his usual practice of shaking hands and kissing babies, and used hand sanitiser that was handed to him by a personal assistant, AFP reports.
The pope was tested for Covid in March when a prelate living in the same residence as him was found to be positive.The pope was tested for Covid in March when a prelate living in the same residence as him was found to be positive.
Health authorities in Catalonia have reported four cases of coronavirus reinfection, including a doctor who is currently being treated in an intensive care unit, but who is expected to recover.The other three cases are said to be mild.Health authorities in Catalonia have reported four cases of coronavirus reinfection, including a doctor who is currently being treated in an intensive care unit, but who is expected to recover.The other three cases are said to be mild.
Last week, Spain became the first western European country to log more than 500,000 Covid cases. By last Friday, the total number of cases stood at 566,236 - 112,364 of them diagnosed over the previous two weeks.Last week, Spain became the first western European country to log more than 500,000 Covid cases. By last Friday, the total number of cases stood at 566,236 - 112,364 of them diagnosed over the previous two weeks.
Spain has so far recorded 29,747 coronavirus deaths.The proportion of hospital beds occupied by Covid patients stands at 7.5% nationally, although the figure in Madrid is almost three times that, at 18%.Spain has so far recorded 29,747 coronavirus deaths.The proportion of hospital beds occupied by Covid patients stands at 7.5% nationally, although the figure in Madrid is almost three times that, at 18%.
Both the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, and Fernando Simón, Spain’s health emergencies chief, have expressed concerns over the situation in Madrid, which accounts for around a third of all cases and deaths. On Monday, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the regional president of Madrid, announced an €80m plan to improve primary healthcare and hire more staff.Both the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, and Fernando Simón, Spain’s health emergencies chief, have expressed concerns over the situation in Madrid, which accounts for around a third of all cases and deaths. On Monday, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the regional president of Madrid, announced an €80m plan to improve primary healthcare and hire more staff.
At least 14 refugees have tested positive for Covid-19, according to officials on Lesbos where efforts are underway to move thousands of people left homeless by devastating fires, in what had once been Europe’s biggest migrant camp in Moria, into a new facility.At least 14 refugees have tested positive for Covid-19, according to officials on Lesbos where efforts are underway to move thousands of people left homeless by devastating fires, in what had once been Europe’s biggest migrant camp in Moria, into a new facility.
Health authorities are conducting rapid Covid-19 tests on men, women and children prior to them entering the new facility. Those diagnosed with the virus are being taken to a separate area to quarantine.Health authorities are conducting rapid Covid-19 tests on men, women and children prior to them entering the new facility. Those diagnosed with the virus are being taken to a separate area to quarantine.
Some 200,000 test kits were flown into the Aegean island last week. Prior to the fires coronavirus had been detected in at least 35 camp residents who, with the exception of two picked up on Sunday, have subsequently gone missing.Some 200,000 test kits were flown into the Aegean island last week. Prior to the fires coronavirus had been detected in at least 35 camp residents who, with the exception of two picked up on Sunday, have subsequently gone missing.
Speaking to Thema 104,6 radio this morning, Alternate Migration Minister Giorgos Koumoutsakos confirmed that tents able to accommodate 5,000 had been erected in the new site. Since fires destroyed Moria six days ago over 12,500 former occupants have been forced to sleep out in the open.Speaking to Thema 104,6 radio this morning, Alternate Migration Minister Giorgos Koumoutsakos confirmed that tents able to accommodate 5,000 had been erected in the new site. Since fires destroyed Moria six days ago over 12,500 former occupants have been forced to sleep out in the open.
Koumoutsakos said:Koumoutsakos said:
Authorities overseeing relief efforts say young Afghans have launched a campaign to stop families from entering the facility described as temporary by Greek officials until a new camp is built, with the help of the EU, on Lesbos.Authorities overseeing relief efforts say young Afghans have launched a campaign to stop families from entering the facility described as temporary by Greek officials until a new camp is built, with the help of the EU, on Lesbos.
“Resettlement in the new structure is not optional, it’s compulsory,” the country’s migration minister Notis Mitarachi also said today confirming that the asylum service was back up and running. “It is examining applications so as to send the message to the few causing problems that they have to go through the foreseen asylum process, and only if a decision is positive will they be able to leave,”he told local radio.“Resettlement in the new structure is not optional, it’s compulsory,” the country’s migration minister Notis Mitarachi also said today confirming that the asylum service was back up and running. “It is examining applications so as to send the message to the few causing problems that they have to go through the foreseen asylum process, and only if a decision is positive will they be able to leave,”he told local radio.
More than a million pupils returned to schools across Portugal on Monday.More than a million pupils returned to schools across Portugal on Monday.
Portugal ordered schools, kindergartens and universities to close in mid-March when a lockdown was imposed to fight the spread of the virus. Classes were replaced with online lessons and daily TV broadcasts of various subjects.Portugal ordered schools, kindergartens and universities to close in mid-March when a lockdown was imposed to fight the spread of the virus. Classes were replaced with online lessons and daily TV broadcasts of various subjects.
The number of daily infections has increased in Portugal since the end of the lockdown and is now around the levels last seen in April.The number of daily infections has increased in Portugal since the end of the lockdown and is now around the levels last seen in April.
Several European countries have started testing a technology platform that will allow national coronavirus tracing apps to “talk” to one another to better tackle the pandemic, the European commission said on Monday.Several European countries have started testing a technology platform that will allow national coronavirus tracing apps to “talk” to one another to better tackle the pandemic, the European commission said on Monday.
The commission has kicked off test runs between the servers that support the apps created by the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Latvia – whose apps share a similar design – and a new gateway to exchange data between them, Reuters reports.The commission has kicked off test runs between the servers that support the apps created by the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Latvia – whose apps share a similar design – and a new gateway to exchange data between them, Reuters reports.
“Many member states have implemented national contact tracing and warning applications. It is now time to make them interact with each other,” commissioner Thierry Breton said in a statement.“Many member states have implemented national contact tracing and warning applications. It is now time to make them interact with each other,” commissioner Thierry Breton said in a statement.
“Travel and personal exchange are the core of the European project and the single market. The gateway will facilitate this in these times of pandemic and will save lives.*“Travel and personal exchange are the core of the European project and the single market. The gateway will facilitate this in these times of pandemic and will save lives.*
The gateway, built by a partnership between Germany’s SAP and Deutsche Telekom, would make it possible to log encounters between people while they are travelling abroad and issue push warnings should one of them be infected.The gateway, built by a partnership between Germany’s SAP and Deutsche Telekom, would make it possible to log encounters between people while they are travelling abroad and issue push warnings should one of them be infected.
Such a “roaming” function would be an add-on to the Bluetooth-based smartphone tracker apps, which now only work within national borders, with the goal of making it safer to revive travel and tourism.Such a “roaming” function would be an add-on to the Bluetooth-based smartphone tracker apps, which now only work within national borders, with the goal of making it safer to revive travel and tourism.