This article is from the source 'guardian' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/oct/06/coronavirus-live-news-french-icu-patients-highest-since-may-trump-to-participate-in-next-debate

The article has changed 43 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 23 Version 24
Coronavirus live news: Chinese vaccines to be assessed; Japan-South Korea travel plan revealed Coronavirus live news: Chinese vaccines to be assessed; Japan-South Korea travel plan revealed
(32 minutes later)
WHO to look at China’s vaccines; Japan and South Korea to resume business travelWHO to look at China’s vaccines; Japan and South Korea to resume business travel
The World Health Organization has said European countries will need to “move beyond biomedical science” to overcome Covid-19 as “pandemic fatigue” and new infections rapidly rise across the continent.
Hans Kluge, the WHO’s Europe director, said that while fatigue from months of uncertainty and disruption was measured differently in different countries, aggregated survey data from across the region suggested that in some cases it it had reached levels of over 60%.
Medical science alone would not be enough to get through the crisis, he warned, with authorities needing the “courage and empathy” to listen properly to the public and develop policies based on a better understanding of people’s needs and behaviours.
“Covid-19 is urging us to move beyond biomedical science in our response,” Kluge said. “We have an opportunity to maximise our community insights into behaviour, to integrate real community participation into public health policy.”
Poland will introduce new coronavirus restrictions from Saturday in the hardest hit areas, including stricter enforcement of rules on wearing masks and a ban on using some venues for dancing.Poland will introduce new coronavirus restrictions from Saturday in the hardest hit areas, including stricter enforcement of rules on wearing masks and a ban on using some venues for dancing.
“Only those with a medical certificate from a doctor can choose not to wear a mask where it is mandatory...any person who doesn’t wear a mask (and doesn’t have a certificate) will face the harshest of punishments,” Poland’s health minister Adam Niedzielski told a news conference.“Only those with a medical certificate from a doctor can choose not to wear a mask where it is mandatory...any person who doesn’t wear a mask (and doesn’t have a certificate) will face the harshest of punishments,” Poland’s health minister Adam Niedzielski told a news conference.
The country reported 2,236 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, close to Saturday’s record of 2,367. With a population of 38 million, Poland has reported 104,316 cases overall and 2,717 deaths.The country reported 2,236 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, close to Saturday’s record of 2,367. With a population of 38 million, Poland has reported 104,316 cases overall and 2,717 deaths.
Iran has registered a record 4,151 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, with the total number of identified cases in the worst-hit country in the Middle East rising to 479,825, the health ministry reported on Tuesday.Iran has registered a record 4,151 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, with the total number of identified cases in the worst-hit country in the Middle East rising to 479,825, the health ministry reported on Tuesday.
Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state television that 227 patients had died in the past 24 hours, bringing the total of fatalities to 27,419.Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state television that 227 patients had died in the past 24 hours, bringing the total of fatalities to 27,419.
The threat of the coronavirus in Russia has not gone away, but the country is ready for any development, the RIA news agency cited president Vladimir Putin as saying during a meeting with parliamentary leaders on Tuesday.The threat of the coronavirus in Russia has not gone away, but the country is ready for any development, the RIA news agency cited president Vladimir Putin as saying during a meeting with parliamentary leaders on Tuesday.
Daily new cases of the coronavirus in Russia surged past 11,000 on Tuesday, the highest jump since 11 May.Daily new cases of the coronavirus in Russia surged past 11,000 on Tuesday, the highest jump since 11 May.
Prime minister Boris Johnson has promised to reshape Britain from the difficulties of the coronavirus crisis, saying he will build more new homes, improve education, fight crime and boost the green economy.Prime minister Boris Johnson has promised to reshape Britain from the difficulties of the coronavirus crisis, saying he will build more new homes, improve education, fight crime and boost the green economy.
In a speech aimed a rallying his Conservative party, which has become increasingly critical of its leader, Johnson laid out his vision for Britain, where deep-rooted inequality has been laid bare by the Covid-19 pandemic.In a speech aimed a rallying his Conservative party, which has become increasingly critical of its leader, Johnson laid out his vision for Britain, where deep-rooted inequality has been laid bare by the Covid-19 pandemic.
He said:He said:
Private contractors hired by Moderna to recruit volunteers for its coronavirus vaccine trial failed to enrol enough Black, Latino and Native American participants to determine how well the vaccine works in these populations, company executives and vaccine researchers told Reuters.Private contractors hired by Moderna to recruit volunteers for its coronavirus vaccine trial failed to enrol enough Black, Latino and Native American participants to determine how well the vaccine works in these populations, company executives and vaccine researchers told Reuters.
To make up for the shortfall, Moderna slowed enrolment of its late-stage trial and instructed research centres to focus on increasing participation among minority volunteers, the company said.To make up for the shortfall, Moderna slowed enrolment of its late-stage trial and instructed research centres to focus on increasing participation among minority volunteers, the company said.
The effort is being bolstered by academic researchers who have longstanding relationships with organisations in Black and other minority communities.The effort is being bolstered by academic researchers who have longstanding relationships with organisations in Black and other minority communities.
Covid-19 infects Black people in the US at nearly three times the rate of white Americans, and they are twice as likely to die from the virus, according to a report by the National Urban League and other studies.Covid-19 infects Black people in the US at nearly three times the rate of white Americans, and they are twice as likely to die from the virus, according to a report by the National Urban League and other studies.
And communities of colour count prominently among healthcare workers and populations at high risk of Covid-19 complications, making them among the first likely to be eligible for a new vaccine, experts said.And communities of colour count prominently among healthcare workers and populations at high risk of Covid-19 complications, making them among the first likely to be eligible for a new vaccine, experts said.
Dr Paul Evans, chief executive of Velocity Clinical Research in Durham, North Carolina, whose company was hired to test the Moderna vaccine at five sites, said efforts to enrol volunteers from diverse backgrounds to provide proper population balance is “notoriously difficult” in any clinical trial.Dr Paul Evans, chief executive of Velocity Clinical Research in Durham, North Carolina, whose company was hired to test the Moderna vaccine at five sites, said efforts to enrol volunteers from diverse backgrounds to provide proper population balance is “notoriously difficult” in any clinical trial.
“If there’s a problem with recruiting minorities, and there is, you can’t fix that overnight,” he said.“If there’s a problem with recruiting minorities, and there is, you can’t fix that overnight,” he said.
Black Americans made up only about 7% of the trial as of 17 September. That should be closer to 13% to reflect the actual US population.Black Americans made up only about 7% of the trial as of 17 September. That should be closer to 13% to reflect the actual US population.
During the last two weeks of September, Moderna said it increased the proportion of Black enrolment, but declined to provide details.During the last two weeks of September, Moderna said it increased the proportion of Black enrolment, but declined to provide details.
Increased trial participation could help address distrust between communities of colour and the medical industry after years of underrepresentation in pharmaceutical research, historical horror stories of medical experimentation without consent, and socioeconomic and health access inequities, vaccine experts and public health officials say.Increased trial participation could help address distrust between communities of colour and the medical industry after years of underrepresentation in pharmaceutical research, historical horror stories of medical experimentation without consent, and socioeconomic and health access inequities, vaccine experts and public health officials say.
Moderna is one of the furthest along in the US race for a vaccine and has received more than $1bn in government funding to develop and produce its candidate, and another $1.5bn to supply it to the American public.Moderna is one of the furthest along in the US race for a vaccine and has received more than $1bn in government funding to develop and produce its candidate, and another $1.5bn to supply it to the American public.
British prime minister Boris Johnson said he was too fat when he became gravely ill with Covid-19 and that he has since lost 26 pounds (11.79 kg). British prime minister Boris Johnson said he was too fat when he became gravely ill with Covid-19 and that he has since lost 26lbs (11.79kg).
In an online speech to his party conference, Johnson said:In an online speech to his party conference, Johnson said:
Malaysia’s prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said targeted lockdowns will be imposed in areas with high rates of coronavirus infections, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in cases over the past two weeks.Malaysia’s prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said targeted lockdowns will be imposed in areas with high rates of coronavirus infections, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in cases over the past two weeks.
Malaysia’s health ministry reported 691 new Covid-19 cases and four deaths on Tuesday, setting another new daily record in the aftermath of an election in the state of Sabah last month.Malaysia’s health ministry reported 691 new Covid-19 cases and four deaths on Tuesday, setting another new daily record in the aftermath of an election in the state of Sabah last month.
“For now we are not thinking of imposing a total lockdown nationwide. If we do that again, it could bring down the country’s economic and social systems,” Muhyiddin said in a national address.“For now we are not thinking of imposing a total lockdown nationwide. If we do that again, it could bring down the country’s economic and social systems,” Muhyiddin said in a national address.
The European health regulator is reviewing a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech in real time, days after launching a similar assessment process for AstraZeneca’s vaccine.The European health regulator is reviewing a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech in real time, days after launching a similar assessment process for AstraZeneca’s vaccine.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Tuesday its human medicines committee was evaluating the first batch of data on the vaccine, and would continue to do so until enough data is available for a final decision.The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Tuesday its human medicines committee was evaluating the first batch of data on the vaccine, and would continue to do so until enough data is available for a final decision.
The EMA is using “rolling reviews” to speed up evaluations of vaccines during the pandemic by studying data as it is submitted, rather than waiting for all data to be made available along with a formal application.The EMA is using “rolling reviews” to speed up evaluations of vaccines during the pandemic by studying data as it is submitted, rather than waiting for all data to be made available along with a formal application.
Last week, it began reviewing AstraZeneca and Oxford University’s vaccine, increasing chances of the British vaccine becoming the first to be approved in the region for Covid-19.Last week, it began reviewing AstraZeneca and Oxford University’s vaccine, increasing chances of the British vaccine becoming the first to be approved in the region for Covid-19.
Pfizer’s vaccine is currently being evaluated in late-stage studies in the US, Brazil, South Africa and Argentina.Pfizer’s vaccine is currently being evaluated in late-stage studies in the US, Brazil, South Africa and Argentina.
Hi everyone, this is Jessica Murray taking over from Kevin for the next few hours.Hi everyone, this is Jessica Murray taking over from Kevin for the next few hours.
As always, please get in touch with any story tips or personal experiences you would like to share.As always, please get in touch with any story tips or personal experiences you would like to share.
Email: jessica.murray@theguardian.comTwitter: @journojess_Email: jessica.murray@theguardian.comTwitter: @journojess_
I’m handing over to my colleague Jessica Murray now. Here’s a summary of some of the key developments in the last few hours:I’m handing over to my colleague Jessica Murray now. Here’s a summary of some of the key developments in the last few hours:
Poland reported its worst daily death toll, as the country’s health ministry said 58 people had died. The official data showed sharp increases in the number of ventilators and hospital beds devoted to Covid-19 patients.Poland reported its worst daily death toll, as the country’s health ministry said 58 people had died. The official data showed sharp increases in the number of ventilators and hospital beds devoted to Covid-19 patients.
China is in talks to have its locally produced vaccines assessed by the World Health Organization (WHO), an official from the body said. It marks a step towards making the vaccines available for international use.China is in talks to have its locally produced vaccines assessed by the World Health Organization (WHO), an official from the body said. It marks a step towards making the vaccines available for international use.
Malaysia has reported 691 new cases; its biggest daily jump since the start of the pandemic. There were also four more deaths confirmed, taking total fatalities to 141, the health ministry said.Malaysia has reported 691 new cases; its biggest daily jump since the start of the pandemic. There were also four more deaths confirmed, taking total fatalities to 141, the health ministry said.
Donald Trump left Walter Reed hospital after three nights and returned to the White House. He wore a mask as he left but removed it to pose for photographs on the balcony of the White House.Donald Trump left Walter Reed hospital after three nights and returned to the White House. He wore a mask as he left but removed it to pose for photographs on the balcony of the White House.
Trump tweeted a video in which he said he felt well and told Americans: “Don’t let it dominate you. Don’t be afraid of it.” Coronavirus has already killed 210,117 Americans – or one in every 1,560 people in the country.Trump tweeted a video in which he said he felt well and told Americans: “Don’t let it dominate you. Don’t be afraid of it.” Coronavirus has already killed 210,117 Americans – or one in every 1,560 people in the country.
Trump’s personal physician said the president was “not entirely be out of the woods yet” although he met the discharge requirements. The president still has the virus and is still contagious. Dr Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious diseases expert, said Trump could have a “reversal” in his condition.Trump’s personal physician said the president was “not entirely be out of the woods yet” although he met the discharge requirements. The president still has the virus and is still contagious. Dr Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious diseases expert, said Trump could have a “reversal” in his condition.
Mexico has record increase in deaths and daily cases on Monday jumping by 2,789 and 28,115 respectively. But the deputy health minister dismissed it as a one-off event caused by a new method of classifying infections.Mexico has record increase in deaths and daily cases on Monday jumping by 2,789 and 28,115 respectively. But the deputy health minister dismissed it as a one-off event caused by a new method of classifying infections.
Japan and South Korea plan to open business travel between the two countries this week. Papua New Guinea is opening its borders to people from four countries including Japan and Singapore.Japan and South Korea plan to open business travel between the two countries this week. Papua New Guinea is opening its borders to people from four countries including Japan and Singapore.
MPs in Britain are expected to rebel this week during votes on controversial pandemic curbs such as the rule limiting gatherings to six people and the 10pm pub curfew. The votes come amid anger at a data blunder that has left officials scrambling to trace 50,000 Covid contacts.MPs in Britain are expected to rebel this week during votes on controversial pandemic curbs such as the rule limiting gatherings to six people and the 10pm pub curfew. The votes come amid anger at a data blunder that has left officials scrambling to trace 50,000 Covid contacts.
Stock markets in Asia have recovered some lost ground after Trump’s positive comments about his health. The FTSE100 in London is expected to open up about 0.2%.Stock markets in Asia have recovered some lost ground after Trump’s positive comments about his health. The FTSE100 in London is expected to open up about 0.2%.
Malaysia has reported 691 new cases; its biggest daily jump since the start of the pandemic. There were four additional deaths confirmed, taking total fatalities to 141, the health ministry said. Total infections in the country stood at 13,504.Malaysia has reported 691 new cases; its biggest daily jump since the start of the pandemic. There were four additional deaths confirmed, taking total fatalities to 141, the health ministry said. Total infections in the country stood at 13,504.
A broad political and social consensus is needed to cope with the economic fallout, the Bank of Spain governor has said, amid a growing political spat over how to tackle the crisis in the nation.A broad political and social consensus is needed to cope with the economic fallout, the Bank of Spain governor has said, amid a growing political spat over how to tackle the crisis in the nation.
Pablo Hernández de Cos told the Spanish parliament:Pablo Hernández de Cos told the Spanish parliament:
Over the past days, the national and regional governments have traded barbs over what to do and who was to blame for an increase in cases in Madrid and its periphery, taking the political polarisation that has characterised much of the response to the pandemic over the past months to new heights.Over the past days, the national and regional governments have traded barbs over what to do and who was to blame for an increase in cases in Madrid and its periphery, taking the political polarisation that has characterised much of the response to the pandemic over the past months to new heights.
Spain, one of the nations worst affected, with more than 32,000 deaths and more than 800,000 cases, is heading for its worst economic performance on record in 2020. A contraction of between 10.5% and 12.6% is expected, according to the Bank of Spain.Spain, one of the nations worst affected, with more than 32,000 deaths and more than 800,000 cases, is heading for its worst economic performance on record in 2020. A contraction of between 10.5% and 12.6% is expected, according to the Bank of Spain.
Since Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that he had tested positive for Covid-19, his physician Dr Sean Conley has given a series of puzzling medical briefings – one of which was contradicted in an off-the-record briefing by a senior White House official – and the president himself has made bullish comments about his health.Since Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that he had tested positive for Covid-19, his physician Dr Sean Conley has given a series of puzzling medical briefings – one of which was contradicted in an off-the-record briefing by a senior White House official – and the president himself has made bullish comments about his health.
There are still a great deal of unanswered questions about Trump’s illness. Here’s a rundown of what we know – and what we don’t:There are still a great deal of unanswered questions about Trump’s illness. Here’s a rundown of what we know – and what we don’t: