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Kenya’s chief public prosecutor, Noordin Haji, has ordered a probe into $71m in “irregular procurement” linked to the coronavirus by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). Kenya’s chief public prosecutor, Noordin Haji, has ordered a probe into $71m in “irregular procurement” linked to the coronavirus by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa).
Hard-pressed Kenyan hospital staff have staged strikes to highlight what they say are scandalous practices by the authority, which purchases medication and equipment for the nation’s public hospitals, AFP reports.Hard-pressed Kenyan hospital staff have staged strikes to highlight what they say are scandalous practices by the authority, which purchases medication and equipment for the nation’s public hospitals, AFP reports.
Three weeks ago, president Uhuru Kenyatta asked the national Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate contracts granted to influential figures, including politicians, without respect for rules of public procurement. Three weeks ago, the president, Uhuru Kenyatta, asked the national Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate contracts granted to influential figures, including politicians, without respect for rules of public procurement.
Its report was submitted Friday to the prosecutor, who concluded that “irregular procurement and fraudulent payments” had been made totalling 7.8 billion Kenyan shillings (around $71m). Its report was submitted on Friday to the prosecutor, who concluded that “irregular procurement and fraudulent payments” had been made totalling 7.8bn Kenyan shillings (around £56m).
Haji then instructed senior prosecutors “to undertake an independent and comprehensive review of the file” within two weeks, he said.Haji then instructed senior prosecutors “to undertake an independent and comprehensive review of the file” within two weeks, he said.
The EACC probe has already led to the suspension of KEMSA head Jonah Manjari and supply director Charles Juma. The EACC probe has already led to the suspension of Kemsa’s head, Jonah Manjari, and supply director, Charles Juma.
Several Kenyan businessmen have already been accused of siphoning off around $400 million worth of public funds destined to pay for medical equipment needed in the battle against Covid-19. Several Kenyan businessmen have already been accused of siphoning off around £310m worth of public funds destined to pay for medical equipment needed in the battle against Covid-19.
KEMSA’s overall coronavirus budget is not known. Kemsa’s overall coronavirus budget is not known.
The virus has infected at least 36,800 people in Kenya, which ranks 137 out of 180 countries on a corruption perception index compiled by the non-governmental organisation Transparency International.The virus has infected at least 36,800 people in Kenya, which ranks 137 out of 180 countries on a corruption perception index compiled by the non-governmental organisation Transparency International.
France has joined a string of other countries in reporting yet another record increase in infections today.France has joined a string of other countries in reporting yet another record increase in infections today.
French health authorities reported 13,498 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, setting another record in daily additional infections since the disease started to spread in the country.French health authorities reported 13,498 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, setting another record in daily additional infections since the disease started to spread in the country.
The number of people in France who have died from Covid-19 was up by 26, at 31,274, and the cumulative number of cases now totals 442,194. The number of people in France who have died from Covid-19 was up by 26, at 31,274, and the cumulative number of cases now totals 442,194, as the seven-day moving average of daily new infections rose to more than 9,700, compared with a low of 272 at the end of May, two weeks after the lockdown was lifted.
A faster circulation of the virus and a six-fold increase in testing since the government made it free are the two main reasons for the scale of the increase, epidemiologists have said, according to Reuters.
Health authorities reported a sudden jump in the country’s daily death toll from Covid-19 on Friday because of unreported cases in one hospital near Paris.
Doctors are urging the government to introduce stronger coronavirus measures in England to drive down case numbers and avoid another national lockdown.Doctors are urging the government to introduce stronger coronavirus measures in England to drive down case numbers and avoid another national lockdown.
The British Medical Association (BMA) said that unless people stick rigorously to social distancing and infection control measures, or there is better enforcement, infection rates will soar and the NHS will “once again be crippled” as it tries to cope with the number of patients with Covid-19, the Press Association reports.The British Medical Association (BMA) said that unless people stick rigorously to social distancing and infection control measures, or there is better enforcement, infection rates will soar and the NHS will “once again be crippled” as it tries to cope with the number of patients with Covid-19, the Press Association reports.
The warning came after the prime minister, Boris Johnson, admitted on Friday the long-feared second wave of the pandemic has reached the UK.The warning came after the prime minister, Boris Johnson, admitted on Friday the long-feared second wave of the pandemic has reached the UK.
While doctors want to avoid another national lockdown, the BMA said recent restrictions have been inadequate and have failed to make any significant impact on the spread of the infection.While doctors want to avoid another national lockdown, the BMA said recent restrictions have been inadequate and have failed to make any significant impact on the spread of the infection.
The BMA is calling on the government to reconsider the “rule of six”, which was introduced in England on Monday banning social gatherings of more than six people.The BMA is calling on the government to reconsider the “rule of six”, which was introduced in England on Monday banning social gatherings of more than six people.
The BMA wants the number of households people can visit to be reduced, stating that as it currently stands, the rule of six makes it possible for members of six households to meet indoors, potentially many times over the course of one day.The BMA wants the number of households people can visit to be reduced, stating that as it currently stands, the rule of six makes it possible for members of six households to meet indoors, potentially many times over the course of one day.
It is also urging the government to reverse its stance on getting workers back to the office by encouraging the public to work from home, in order to reduce contact between people including on public transport.It is also urging the government to reverse its stance on getting workers back to the office by encouraging the public to work from home, in order to reduce contact between people including on public transport.
The BMA said unnecessary travel and social gatherings should be discouraged, while it suggested a “take out to help out” approach similar to the chancellor’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme in order to reduce the number of people in restaurants.The BMA said unnecessary travel and social gatherings should be discouraged, while it suggested a “take out to help out” approach similar to the chancellor’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme in order to reduce the number of people in restaurants.
It also called for entrances to indoor public settings to provide inexpensive disposable surgical masks, and for people over 60 and who have underlying conditions to wear medical grade masks.It also called for entrances to indoor public settings to provide inexpensive disposable surgical masks, and for people over 60 and who have underlying conditions to wear medical grade masks.
Dr Chaand Nagpaul, chairman of the BMA, said: “It is vital to reduce avoidable mixing of people at a time when the infection is spreading without the testing capacity to identify those with the infection.Dr Chaand Nagpaul, chairman of the BMA, said: “It is vital to reduce avoidable mixing of people at a time when the infection is spreading without the testing capacity to identify those with the infection.
“This requires revisiting the rule of six which allows members of six different household to meet indoors compared to a maximum of two previously, and reversing the encouragement to travel and return to work for those able to work remotely.”“This requires revisiting the rule of six which allows members of six different household to meet indoors compared to a maximum of two previously, and reversing the encouragement to travel and return to work for those able to work remotely.”
Canada’s most populous province is cracking down on private social gatherings as coronavirus cases surge, Ontario premier Doug Ford said in a surprise news conference called on Saturday.Canada’s most populous province is cracking down on private social gatherings as coronavirus cases surge, Ontario premier Doug Ford said in a surprise news conference called on Saturday.
Ontario reported 407 new cases on Saturday compared with about 80 per day two weeks ago.Ontario reported 407 new cases on Saturday compared with about 80 per day two weeks ago.
Canada on Friday recorded 1,044 new cases from a day earlier, making it the third time in five days that new daily infections have topped 1,000.Canada on Friday recorded 1,044 new cases from a day earlier, making it the third time in five days that new daily infections have topped 1,000.
Ontario is scrambling to tamp down a recent spike in coronavirus cases as children return to school and the province struggles to increase its testing capacity, forcing many in cities to wait in line for hours this week to get swabbed, Reuters reports.Ontario is scrambling to tamp down a recent spike in coronavirus cases as children return to school and the province struggles to increase its testing capacity, forcing many in cities to wait in line for hours this week to get swabbed, Reuters reports.
Private parties are a “significant contributor” to the recent rise, provincial health minister Christine Elliott said.Private parties are a “significant contributor” to the recent rise, provincial health minister Christine Elliott said.
“Folks, we can’t have these wild parties right now. It’s just way, way too risky,” Ford said in a nationally broadcast news conference.“Folks, we can’t have these wild parties right now. It’s just way, way too risky,” Ford said in a nationally broadcast news conference.
“We have to come down hard on the rule breakers.”“We have to come down hard on the rule breakers.”
Earlier this week, the nation’s top medical officer warned that authorities could potentially lose the ability to manage the pandemic if action were not taken to slow the spread.Earlier this week, the nation’s top medical officer warned that authorities could potentially lose the ability to manage the pandemic if action were not taken to slow the spread.
On Friday, Quebec said police would target more than 1,000 bars and restaurants to enforce rules curbing the spread of the virus as authorities warned of a possible second wave.On Friday, Quebec said police would target more than 1,000 bars and restaurants to enforce rules curbing the spread of the virus as authorities warned of a possible second wave.
Similar to an announcement made two days ago and aimed at just three cities, including Toronto and Ottawa, indoor social events can include no more than 10 people, down from a previous limit of 50.Similar to an announcement made two days ago and aimed at just three cities, including Toronto and Ottawa, indoor social events can include no more than 10 people, down from a previous limit of 50.
As of Saturday and for the next 28 days, the cap on outdoor gatherings will shrink to 25 from 100.As of Saturday and for the next 28 days, the cap on outdoor gatherings will shrink to 25 from 100.
Anyone holding an illegal party can face a fine of C$10,000 ($7,580), and those caught attending one a fine of up to C$750, Ford said.Anyone holding an illegal party can face a fine of C$10,000 ($7,580), and those caught attending one a fine of up to C$750, Ford said.
After Poland reported record daily new coronavirus cases on Saturday, neighbouring EU members Lithuania and Slovakia also logged their largest daily tallies since the pandemic began.After Poland reported record daily new coronavirus cases on Saturday, neighbouring EU members Lithuania and Slovakia also logged their largest daily tallies since the pandemic began.
The eastern European figures are in line with a surge in cases across Europe since August that has caused many countries to move back towards tougher restrictions.The eastern European figures are in line with a surge in cases across Europe since August that has caused many countries to move back towards tougher restrictions.
“The numbers that we’re seeing now are a result of people having returned to normal, everyday life, a return to work,” Polish health ministry spokesman Wojciech Andrusiewicz said.“The numbers that we’re seeing now are a result of people having returned to normal, everyday life, a return to work,” Polish health ministry spokesman Wojciech Andrusiewicz said.
“It’s what we’re seeing in the streets every day: more people, more contact,” he told the Polish news agency PAP.“It’s what we’re seeing in the streets every day: more people, more contact,” he told the Polish news agency PAP.
The increase brings the total of reported coronavirus cases in the nation of 38 million people to 78,330.The increase brings the total of reported coronavirus cases in the nation of 38 million people to 78,330.
The ministry also reported 12 new Covid deaths on Saturday, putting that total at close to 2,300.The ministry also reported 12 new Covid deaths on Saturday, putting that total at close to 2,300.
In neighbouring Slovakia, a nation of 5.4 million people, the latest figure of 290 new infections brought its total to more than 6,500 cases.In neighbouring Slovakia, a nation of 5.4 million people, the latest figure of 290 new infections brought its total to more than 6,500 cases.
“Now we have a new record. Today, the situation is becoming critical,” Slovak prime minister Igor Matovic wrote on Facebook.“Now we have a new record. Today, the situation is becoming critical,” Slovak prime minister Igor Matovic wrote on Facebook.
“However, if we remain responsible, we will live relatively freely despite the pandemic.”“However, if we remain responsible, we will live relatively freely despite the pandemic.”
Lithuania, a Baltic state with a population of 2.8 million, reported its highest daily count as well, with 99 new infections putting the country’s total at more than 3,600 cases.Lithuania, a Baltic state with a population of 2.8 million, reported its highest daily count as well, with 99 new infections putting the country’s total at more than 3,600 cases.
The Czech Republic for its part reported more than 2,100 new cases, a day after registering a record of 3,130 new infections, AFP reports.The Czech Republic for its part reported more than 2,100 new cases, a day after registering a record of 3,130 new infections, AFP reports.
Police have launched a surprise attack on the anti-lockdown demonstration in Trafalgar Square in London, my colleague Damien Gayle reports:Police have launched a surprise attack on the anti-lockdown demonstration in Trafalgar Square in London, my colleague Damien Gayle reports:
Innkeepers in Munich tapped their barrels on Saturday for revellers determined to make the most of a scaled-down Oktoberfest after the world’s biggest beer festival was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.Innkeepers in Munich tapped their barrels on Saturday for revellers determined to make the most of a scaled-down Oktoberfest after the world’s biggest beer festival was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The specially brewed beer started flowing at midday at 54 pubs with locals in traditional lederhosen and dirndls sitting at spread-out tables and, where possible, outside.The specially brewed beer started flowing at midday at 54 pubs with locals in traditional lederhosen and dirndls sitting at spread-out tables and, where possible, outside.
However, it is a far cry from the six million visitors from all over the world who usually flock to the Bavarian capital to squeeze into tents with long wooden tables and benches to swig beer and sing and sway to oompah band tunes.However, it is a far cry from the six million visitors from all over the world who usually flock to the Bavarian capital to squeeze into tents with long wooden tables and benches to swig beer and sing and sway to oompah band tunes.
Each year, the partygoers consume more than 7 million litres of beer, more than 100 oxen and half a million chickens.Each year, the partygoers consume more than 7 million litres of beer, more than 100 oxen and half a million chickens.
The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 in honour of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage and now it typically brings Munich some €1.2bn in annual revenues, though not this year.The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 in honour of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage and now it typically brings Munich some €1.2bn in annual revenues, though not this year.
A spike in infections in Munich has increased worries about the spread of coronavirus, Reuters reports.A spike in infections in Munich has increased worries about the spread of coronavirus, Reuters reports.
Although Germany has kept the number of cases and deaths lower than many of its European neighbours, the number of infections rose on Saturday by 2,297, the highest daily increase since the end of April, the Robert Koch Institute said.Although Germany has kept the number of cases and deaths lower than many of its European neighbours, the number of infections rose on Saturday by 2,297, the highest daily increase since the end of April, the Robert Koch Institute said.
That brings Germany’s total tally of cases to 270,070, with 9,384 deaths, including six new fatalities reported on Saturday.That brings Germany’s total tally of cases to 270,070, with 9,384 deaths, including six new fatalities reported on Saturday.
The UK reported 4,422 new daily cases of coronavirus on Saturday, 100 more new cases than on Friday and the highest daily total since 8 May.The UK reported 4,422 new daily cases of coronavirus on Saturday, 100 more new cases than on Friday and the highest daily total since 8 May.
Overall, 390,358 cases of the virus have been confirmed across the country.Overall, 390,358 cases of the virus have been confirmed across the country.
The government said a further 27 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Saturday, which brings the UK total to 41,759 official deaths.The government said a further 27 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Saturday, which brings the UK total to 41,759 official deaths.
Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,500 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,500 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
Thousands of asylum seekers have moved into a new temporary facility on the Greek island of Lesbos, government officials said on Saturday, 10 days after a fire destroyed the Moria camp.Thousands of asylum seekers have moved into a new temporary facility on the Greek island of Lesbos, government officials said on Saturday, 10 days after a fire destroyed the Moria camp.
The fire left more than 12,000 people, most of them refugees from Afghanistan, Syria and various African countries, without shelter, proper sanitation or access to food and water.The fire left more than 12,000 people, most of them refugees from Afghanistan, Syria and various African countries, without shelter, proper sanitation or access to food and water.
About 9,000 people had been resettled in the new tent camp, set up by authorities at Kara Tepe near the port of Mytilene, by Saturday morning, Reuters reports.About 9,000 people had been resettled in the new tent camp, set up by authorities at Kara Tepe near the port of Mytilene, by Saturday morning, Reuters reports.
Those entering the camp were being registered and tested for coronavirus.Those entering the camp were being registered and tested for coronavirus.
At least 214 were placed in quarantine after positive tests.At least 214 were placed in quarantine after positive tests.
Traffic was returning to normal on the roads, where thousands of migrants had camped for days after the fire, and shops in the area started reopening.Traffic was returning to normal on the roads, where thousands of migrants had camped for days after the fire, and shops in the area started reopening.
Greek police launched an operation on Thursday to speed up the resettlement of migrants.Greek police launched an operation on Thursday to speed up the resettlement of migrants.
Many had been reluctant to enter the temporary camp as they had hoped to leave Lesbos after the fire and reach other European countries.Many had been reluctant to enter the temporary camp as they had hoped to leave Lesbos after the fire and reach other European countries.
Authorities believe the fire that gutted the Moria camp, notorious for its living conditions, was started by migrants following a dispute over coronavirus quarantine measures at the facility after dozens of asylum seekers tested positive.Authorities believe the fire that gutted the Moria camp, notorious for its living conditions, was started by migrants following a dispute over coronavirus quarantine measures at the facility after dozens of asylum seekers tested positive.
Six people have been arrested and charged with arson.Six people have been arrested and charged with arson.
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A further 16 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England. The latest figures bring the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,735.A further 16 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England. The latest figures bring the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,735.
Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has reiterated her call for Boris Johnson to convene a Cobra meeting within the next 48 hours. Sturgeon called on everyone in Scotland to be careful and abide by restrictions in a series of tweets published today.Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has reiterated her call for Boris Johnson to convene a Cobra meeting within the next 48 hours. Sturgeon called on everyone in Scotland to be careful and abide by restrictions in a series of tweets published today.
Scuffles have broken out between demonstrators and police at the rally in London, UK organised by opponents of coronavirus lockdown measures.Scuffles have broken out between demonstrators and police at the rally in London, UK organised by opponents of coronavirus lockdown measures.
France’s public health authority has admitted making an error with its daily Covid-19 figures. The authority had reported that deaths had risen by an additional 123 in 24 hours and hospital admissions had jumped by 850.France’s public health authority has admitted making an error with its daily Covid-19 figures. The authority had reported that deaths had risen by an additional 123 in 24 hours and hospital admissions had jumped by 850.
The epidemiologist whose modelling helped shape Britain’s coronavirus lockdown strategy has said that new coronavirus restrictions will be needed in England “sooner rather than later”. Prof Neil Ferguson, who resigned from the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), said the country was facing a “perfect storm” after the easing of controls over the summer.The epidemiologist whose modelling helped shape Britain’s coronavirus lockdown strategy has said that new coronavirus restrictions will be needed in England “sooner rather than later”. Prof Neil Ferguson, who resigned from the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), said the country was facing a “perfect storm” after the easing of controls over the summer.
The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, said it was increasingly likely that lockdown restrictions would soon be needed to slow the spread of coronavirus in London. He said action should be taken before the virus spiraled out of control, and leaders were considering measures already imposed in other parts of the UK.The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, said it was increasingly likely that lockdown restrictions would soon be needed to slow the spread of coronavirus in London. He said action should be taken before the virus spiraled out of control, and leaders were considering measures already imposed in other parts of the UK.
Poland and Indonesia report record daily coronavirus cases. Poland reported 1,002 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, according to the health ministry’s Twitter account, the highest daily increase since the pandemic began, while Indonesia reported its biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections, with 4,168 new cases on Saturday, taking the total to 240,687, data from the country’s health ministry showed.Poland and Indonesia report record daily coronavirus cases. Poland reported 1,002 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, according to the health ministry’s Twitter account, the highest daily increase since the pandemic began, while Indonesia reported its biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections, with 4,168 new cases on Saturday, taking the total to 240,687, data from the country’s health ministry showed.
The Metropolitan police have said their officers are now encouraging people to leave the anti-lockdown rally taking place in central London.The Metropolitan police have said their officers are now encouraging people to leave the anti-lockdown rally taking place in central London.
In a statement published just before 3pm, the force said officers were in attendance and adopting “the four [sic] Es approach to explain, engage and encourage them to leave throughout today”.In a statement published just before 3pm, the force said officers were in attendance and adopting “the four [sic] Es approach to explain, engage and encourage them to leave throughout today”.
“Despite this, protesters have remained in place, putting themselves and others at risk,” the force said. “This, coupled with pockets of hostility and outbreaks of violence towards officers, means we will now be taking enforcement action to disperse those who remain in the area. Those who remain may get arrested.”“Despite this, protesters have remained in place, putting themselves and others at risk,” the force said. “This, coupled with pockets of hostility and outbreaks of violence towards officers, means we will now be taking enforcement action to disperse those who remain in the area. Those who remain may get arrested.”
The announcement comes after police scuffled with protesters in central London earlier this afternoon.The announcement comes after police scuffled with protesters in central London earlier this afternoon.
The confrontation came several hours into the rally, which began at midday, after the MC, so-called “natural nurse” Kate Shemirani, called for men to head to the north-west corner of the square, where police were beginning to gather.The confrontation came several hours into the rally, which began at midday, after the MC, so-called “natural nurse” Kate Shemirani, called for men to head to the north-west corner of the square, where police were beginning to gather.
Aside from that confrontation, the gathering had been peaceful, with protesters airing a range of grievances ranging from opposition to coronavirus lockdown measures, masks and mass vaccinations, to child trafficking and the increasingly popular QAnon conspiracy.Aside from that confrontation, the gathering had been peaceful, with protesters airing a range of grievances ranging from opposition to coronavirus lockdown measures, masks and mass vaccinations, to child trafficking and the increasingly popular QAnon conspiracy.
My colleague Damien Gayle is at the anti-vaccination, anti-lockdown demonstration in central London.My colleague Damien Gayle is at the anti-vaccination, anti-lockdown demonstration in central London.
A University College Dublin professor told the anti-vax rally the coronavirus vaccine will “make people sick”, PA reports.A University College Dublin professor told the anti-vax rally the coronavirus vaccine will “make people sick”, PA reports.
Prof Dolores Cahill told the crowd:Prof Dolores Cahill told the crowd:
A further 16 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England. The latest figures bring the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,735.A further 16 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England. The latest figures bring the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,735.
Patients were aged between 69 and 97 and all had known underlying health conditions, NHS England said on Saturday.Patients were aged between 69 and 97 and all had known underlying health conditions, NHS England said on Saturday.
A partial lockdown aimed at stemming a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases is set to begin in some of Madrid’s poorer districts next week, but residents of one of the worst-hit neighbourhood’s said today they doubted the new measures would work.A partial lockdown aimed at stemming a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases is set to begin in some of Madrid’s poorer districts next week, but residents of one of the worst-hit neighbourhood’s said today they doubted the new measures would work.
Reuters reports:Reuters reports: