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Coronavirus live news: WHO daily cases set new record at more than 350,000 Coronavirus live news: WHO daily cases set new record at more than 350,000
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WHO emergencies chief warns ‘there are no new answers’ as cases surge globallyWHO emergencies chief warns ‘there are no new answers’ as cases surge globally
Victoria has reported 14 new coronavirus cases and no deaths in the past 24 hours.
The Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, is expected to give a further update this morning in what will be his 100th consecutive day of fronting up to the media.
Melbourne has been in a hard lockdown since early July as the state experienced a second wave of the coronavirus.
While restrictions have eased in regional areas of the state, in the city a five-kilometre movement restriction for only essential travel, a night curfew and gathering bans remain.
That lockdown will stay unless the city’s rolling 14-day average drops to five cases or less, with only five cases of community transmission over that same time. The average right now is 9.4.
On Friday the state recorded 11 cases and no deaths.
In NSW, that state recorded five new local cases on Friday but these were all linked to a known cluster. A health alert was issued late Friday when a nurse at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney tested posted. The nurse “had limited contact with a very small number of colleagues”, health authorities said.
The opening of state borders continues to create political tension in Australia.
Queensland, which has only four people currently with the virus, is relatively open, and has its border closed to most of New South Wales and all of Victoria. The NSW premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and the Australian prime minister, Scott Morriso,n have both been trying to pressure Queensland to open up.
Queensland is in election mode, with polls closing on 31 October.
Saturday’s FT.
A selection of some of the UK front pages on Saturday now, starting with The Times.
Unsung heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic make up almost a third of the Queen’s birthday honours list in the UK.
US Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement with AstraZeneca Plc for development and supply of the company’s Covid-19 antibody treatment, a cocktail of two monoclonal antibodies, a similar class of drugs that was administered to President Donald Trump.US Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement with AstraZeneca Plc for development and supply of the company’s Covid-19 antibody treatment, a cocktail of two monoclonal antibodies, a similar class of drugs that was administered to President Donald Trump.
The agency will provide nearly $486 million to AstraZeneca for two Phase 3 clinical trials as well as a large-scale manufacturing demonstration project and supply of AZD7442 doses in the US.The agency will provide nearly $486 million to AstraZeneca for two Phase 3 clinical trials as well as a large-scale manufacturing demonstration project and supply of AZD7442 doses in the US.
The death toll in Brazil from coronavirus has reached a total of 149,639 compared to 148,957 yesterday, the country’s health ministry said.The death toll in Brazil from coronavirus has reached a total of 149,639 compared to 148,957 yesterday, the country’s health ministry said.
Brazil has also registered 5,055,888 cases, up from 5,028,444 yesterday.Brazil has also registered 5,055,888 cases, up from 5,028,444 yesterday.
In Australia, a Sydney nurse at St Vincent’s hospital has tested positive for coronavirus. It is believed the nurse provided specialised care to a single patient and had limited contact with a small number of colleagues.In Australia, a Sydney nurse at St Vincent’s hospital has tested positive for coronavirus. It is believed the nurse provided specialised care to a single patient and had limited contact with a small number of colleagues.
NSW Health says people who attended Westfield Parramatta at times on 6 and 7 October are considered casual contacts of the nurse and should monitor for symptoms.NSW Health says people who attended Westfield Parramatta at times on 6 and 7 October are considered casual contacts of the nurse and should monitor for symptoms.
An open letter in the UK that made headlines calling for a herd immunity approach to Covid-19 lists a number of apparently fake names among its expert signatories, including “Dr Johnny Bananas” and “Professor Cominic Dummings”.An open letter in the UK that made headlines calling for a herd immunity approach to Covid-19 lists a number of apparently fake names among its expert signatories, including “Dr Johnny Bananas” and “Professor Cominic Dummings”.
The Great Barrington declaration, which was said to have been signed by more than 15,000 scientists and medical practitioners around the world, was found to contain numerous false names, as well as those of several homeopaths.The Great Barrington declaration, which was said to have been signed by more than 15,000 scientists and medical practitioners around the world, was found to contain numerous false names, as well as those of several homeopaths.
US President Donald Trump said he could have become very ill and might not have recovered from Covid-19 without experimental drugs, a far worse outlook than what his doctors were telling the American people.US President Donald Trump said he could have become very ill and might not have recovered from Covid-19 without experimental drugs, a far worse outlook than what his doctors were telling the American people.
“I was asking the doctors today ... and I said, How bad was I?’ They said: You could have been very bad. You were going into a very bad phase,’” Trump told Rush Limbaugh during his radio show.“I was asking the doctors today ... and I said, How bad was I?’ They said: You could have been very bad. You were going into a very bad phase,’” Trump told Rush Limbaugh during his radio show.
“It looked like it was going to be a big deal and you know what that means, right? That means bad because I’ve lost five people,” he added, referring to acquaintances who have died.“It looked like it was going to be a big deal and you know what that means, right? That means bad because I’ve lost five people,” he added, referring to acquaintances who have died.
Trump said that after contracting the virus, he was “not in the greatest of shape.” He added that “I might not have recovered at all” without treatment with experimental drugs.Trump said that after contracting the virus, he was “not in the greatest of shape.” He added that “I might not have recovered at all” without treatment with experimental drugs.
His comments on the seriousness of his coronavirus contrast with generally upbeat public statements about his condition that his doctors released after his diagnosis and while he was hospitalised.His comments on the seriousness of his coronavirus contrast with generally upbeat public statements about his condition that his doctors released after his diagnosis and while he was hospitalised.
The White House said Trump’s being admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center last week was precautionary and his symptoms were mild.The White House said Trump’s being admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center last week was precautionary and his symptoms were mild.
Trump is expected to hold first rally since his diagnosis on Monday in Florida.Trump is expected to hold first rally since his diagnosis on Monday in Florida.
Two migrants died after entering Panama through the border with Colombia, one from coronavirus, Panamanian authorities said.Two migrants died after entering Panama through the border with Colombia, one from coronavirus, Panamanian authorities said.
The National Immigration Service said both migrants, one from Mauritania and the other from Haiti, entered Panama in early October and both died on Thursday.The National Immigration Service said both migrants, one from Mauritania and the other from Haiti, entered Panama in early October and both died on Thursday.
The Mauritanian Sall Abdulaye Mamdou, 28, was taken to a government outpost in the Darien region without vital signs. A test for Covid-19 came back positive.The Mauritanian Sall Abdulaye Mamdou, 28, was taken to a government outpost in the Darien region without vital signs. A test for Covid-19 came back positive.
The cause of death was not provided for Bana Saint Halaine of Haiti, 50, who entered Panama with a group of fellow Haitians.The cause of death was not provided for Bana Saint Halaine of Haiti, 50, who entered Panama with a group of fellow Haitians.
Panama had previously reported the deaths of two other migrants during the pandemic.Panama had previously reported the deaths of two other migrants during the pandemic.
There are some 2,000 migrants in government camps in Darien and another 500 in a camp near the Costa Rica border. The majority are Haitians halted in their journey to the United States by the pandemic.There are some 2,000 migrants in government camps in Darien and another 500 in a camp near the Costa Rica border. The majority are Haitians halted in their journey to the United States by the pandemic.
Pfizer Inc and Germany’s BioNTech SE said they have started a rolling submission to Health Canada for their experimental Covid-19 vaccine.Pfizer Inc and Germany’s BioNTech SE said they have started a rolling submission to Health Canada for their experimental Covid-19 vaccine.
The companies said under the rolling submission they would submit safety and efficacy data from trial of their Covid-19 vaccine to Canada’s health ministry when it becomes available.The companies said under the rolling submission they would submit safety and efficacy data from trial of their Covid-19 vaccine to Canada’s health ministry when it becomes available.
The World Health Organization has reported a new daily high in Covid-19 cases. The global tally reached more than 350,000 cases on Friday, surpassing a record set earlier this week by nearly 12,000 infections.The World Health Organization has reported a new daily high in Covid-19 cases. The global tally reached more than 350,000 cases on Friday, surpassing a record set earlier this week by nearly 12,000 infections.
The number of coronavirus infections in France jumped over 20,000 in one day for the first time since the start of the pandemic, health ministry data showed. The ministry reported 20,330 new infections, taking the total to 691,977 since the start of the year. In the past two days the ministry had reported more than 18,000 daily new confirmed Covid-19 cases.The number of coronavirus infections in France jumped over 20,000 in one day for the first time since the start of the pandemic, health ministry data showed. The ministry reported 20,330 new infections, taking the total to 691,977 since the start of the year. In the past two days the ministry had reported more than 18,000 daily new confirmed Covid-19 cases.
UK prime minister Boris Johnson will make a statement on Monday setting out new coronavirus outbreak restrictions, the PA news agency understands. Johnson will use the occasion to outline a new “tiered” approach to how local Covid situations will be treated.UK prime minister Boris Johnson will make a statement on Monday setting out new coronavirus outbreak restrictions, the PA news agency understands. Johnson will use the occasion to outline a new “tiered” approach to how local Covid situations will be treated.
The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, warned the country had reached a “tipping point” as it battles a second wave of the coronavirus. In revised modelling, the federal anticipates cumulative deaths could reach between 9,690 and 9,800 by 17 October, with 188,150 to 197,830 infections.The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, warned the country had reached a “tipping point” as it battles a second wave of the coronavirus. In revised modelling, the federal anticipates cumulative deaths could reach between 9,690 and 9,800 by 17 October, with 188,150 to 197,830 infections.
Daily infections in Italy have topped 5,000 for the first time since March. On Friday, the country recorded 5,372 new Covid-19 cases, the first time more than 5,000 infections have been recorded in a single day by the country since 29 March.
Spain has declared a state of emergency to keep Madrid in partial lockdown measures. Health minister Salvador Illa said the restrictions would remain in place in the capital for a fortnight after 63 people died from Covid-19 in the region in the last week.
Poland has reported a record daily rise in infections for the fourth day in a row. The country recorded 4,739 new cases on Friday, ahead of masks becoming mandatory in all public places from Saturday.
Europe has recorded 100,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time. Infections in the continent passed 100,000 on Thursday after a steady rise over the past week. The UK, Russia, Spain and France have reported over 10,000 cases each in the last three days.
UK prime minister Boris Johnson will make a statement on Monday setting out new coronavirus outbreak restrictions, the PA news agency understands.
Johnson will use the occasion to outline a new “tiered” approach to how local Covid situations will be treated.
US President Donald Trump is feeling great and eager to get back out on the road once he is cleared by doctors treating him for Covid-19, White House spokeswoman Alyssa Farah insisted.
“The president is doing great ... He’s feeling great. He’s eager to get back out on the road safely once he’s been cleared by his doctors,” Farah said of Trump, who tested positive for coronavirus last week.
Cape Verde is set to reopen its borders on Monday, the government said, after the coronavirus pandemic forced the archipelago state to close to visitors for months.
Visitors to the West African country will have to provide proof of a negative coronavirus result from a high-precision molecular test, known as a PCR test.
“The government has decided that the time has come to restore full air links with the outside world,” Transport Minister Carlos Santos said during a press conference.
Cruise ships and commercial vessels will also be able to dock in Cape Verde from Monday, he added.
Sunseekers have traditionally flocked to the 10-island archipelago, where tourism represents about a quarter of its GDP.
The former Portuguese colony’s high season falls over the winter months.
The government banned commercial flights after the outbreak of the pandemic, but initial plans to lift the restrictions in July were delayed.
Health officials in Cape Verde have since recorded some 6,700 coronavirus cases to date, including 71 fatalities.
Transport Minister Santos said the country had strengthened its testing capabilities ahead of its reopening, including establishing testing centres on the islands of Sal and Boa Vista.
Mosques reopened in and around the Libyan capital, Tripoli, almost seven months after they were ordered to close as part of strict curbs to rein in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Libya has seen a surge in contaminations since its first coronavirus case in March.
According to the latest official figures, there have been more than 41,000 confirmed cases of the virus and 621 deaths in Libya, a country of less than seven million people.
The UN-recognised Government of National Accord based in Tripoli authorised the reopening of mosques, but with conditions.
Mosques in Tripoli and nearby towns reopened for prayers, with the faithful wearing face masks and observing social distancing. They also brought their own rugs.
The imam of Jaafar bin Abi Talib mosque in the western suburb of Janzour told AFP an awareness campaign was launched before the reopening.
“We distributed leaflets explaining the conditions under which prayers can resume in the mosques in line with the government’s guidelines,” Abdel Monem al-Rayani said.
The guidelines restrict numbers in mosques for prayers to half pre-coronavirus levels, he said.
Mosques which fail to comply with government restrictions would be shut.
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI called for a “general mobilisation” to confront the coronavirus crisis and its dire economic impact on the country in a video message broadcast in parliament.
“To confront this unprecedented crisis, to stand up to the challenges arising from it, requires a national general mobilisation,” he said.
The 57-year-old monarch said his traditional speech for the opening of parliament was being made remotely because of the “exceptional circumstances” in the north African country.
Morocco on Friday declared a daily record of 3,445 new cases of Covid-19, raising the total number of confirmed contaminations to 146,398, including 2,530 deaths.
At the end of last month, the central bank forecast 6.3% recession in 2020 due to a “slower than anticipated” economic upturn and the closure of Morocco’s borders that has denied the country vital tourism revenues.
A medical state of emergency in force in Morocco since mid-March has been extended until November 10.
The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, warned the country had reached a “tipping point” as it battles a second wave of the coronavirus.
“I know this is discouraging ... the increase in new cases is putting an enormous pressure on hospitals and health care workers, who are more and more swamped,” Trudeau said Friday, pleading with residents to download the country’s Covid-19 alert app, which notifies users of possible exposures to the virus.
With the country’s Thanksgiving long weekend approaching, health officials have asked residents to refrain from gathering with friends and family to prevent new transmission.
In revised modelling, the federal anticipates cumulative deaths could reach between 9,690 and 9,800 by October 17, with 188,150 to 197,830 infections.
Almost 80% of the cases have been recorded in Ontario and Quebec, the two most populous provinces.
On Friday, Quebec logged 1,102 new cases. Its two largest cities, Montreal and Quebec City, have been designated “red zones” by health officials and have restrictions on businesses, including bars and restaurants.
Ontario reported 939 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, its highest number ever during the pandemic. The province is expected to shut down indoor dining, gyms and casinos. Schools and preschools will remain open.
Earlier in the week, Premier Doug Ford said he wouldn’t close thousands of businesses in the province—many of whom are facing dire financial prospects— because of a few “bad apples”.
The new restrictions will take effect at midnight and apply to Toronto, Ottawa and Peel region, and apply to nearly seven million people.
Health officials warned on Friday that Ontario’s updated modelling shows that without drastic action the province could experience “worst-case scenarios” similar to northern Italy and New York City, where hospitals were overwhelmed and logged high death tolls.
The World Health Organization has reported a new daily high in Covid-19 cases.
The global tally reached more than 350,000 cases on Friday, surpassing a record set earlier this week by nearly 12,000 infections.
The WHO’s emergencies chief, Dr Michael Ryan, acknowledged even as Covid-19 continues to surge across the world, “there are no new answers”.
He said that although the agency wants countries to avoid the punishing lockdowns that have devastated economies, governments must ensure the most vulnerable people are protected and that numerous measures must be taken.
The number of coronavirus infections in France jumped over 20,000 in one day for the first time since the start of the epidemic, health ministry data showed.
The ministry reported 20,330 new infections, taking the total to 691,977 since the start of the year. In the past two days the ministry had reported more than 18,000 daily new confirmed Covid-19 cases.
The number of deaths from the virus increased by 109 to 32,630, the highest in a week but below highs of around 150 seen earlier this month.
However, the death toll figures can be skewed as the ministry often reports several days of senior citizen residence data in one batch
Here’s a summary of the key global coronavirus developments over the last few hours:
Daily infections in Italy have topped 5,000 for the first time since March. On Friday, the country recorded 5,372 new Covid-19 cases, the first time more than 5,000 infections have been recorded in a single day by the country since 29 March.Daily infections in Italy have topped 5,000 for the first time since March. On Friday, the country recorded 5,372 new Covid-19 cases, the first time more than 5,000 infections have been recorded in a single day by the country since 29 March.
Spain has declared a state of emergency to keep Madrid in partial lockdown measures. Health minister Salvador Illa said the restrictions would remain in place in the capital for a fortnight after 63 people died from Covid-19 in the region in the last week.Spain has declared a state of emergency to keep Madrid in partial lockdown measures. Health minister Salvador Illa said the restrictions would remain in place in the capital for a fortnight after 63 people died from Covid-19 in the region in the last week.
Poland has reported a record daily rise in infections for the fourth day in a row. The country recorded 4,739 new cases on Friday, ahead of masks becoming mandatory in all public places from Saturday.Poland has reported a record daily rise in infections for the fourth day in a row. The country recorded 4,739 new cases on Friday, ahead of masks becoming mandatory in all public places from Saturday.
Europe has recorded 100,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time. Infections in the continent passed 100,000 on Thursday after a steady rise over the past week. The UK, Russia, Spain and France have reported over 10,000 cases each in the last three days.Europe has recorded 100,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time. Infections in the continent passed 100,000 on Thursday after a steady rise over the past week. The UK, Russia, Spain and France have reported over 10,000 cases each in the last three days.