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Coronavirus live news: WHO warns new cases at highest level so far; 'second wave is here,' says French PM Coronavirus live news: WHO warns new cases at highest level so far; 'second wave is here,' says French PM
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns against using herd immunity as strategy; Jean Castex says he hopes to avoid national lockdown in FranceTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns against using herd immunity as strategy; Jean Castex says he hopes to avoid national lockdown in France
Thanks for following the coronavirus global live blog today. Here’s a summary of the most significant events so far.Thanks for following the coronavirus global live blog today. Here’s a summary of the most significant events so far.
•The WHO has warned that the number of new Covid cases is at its highest level since the start of the pandemic. Speaking at the regular Monday press conference in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the organisation’s director general, also called ideas of herd immunity “scientifically and ethically problematic”. The WHO has warned that the number of new Covid cases is at its highest level since the start of the pandemic. Speaking at the regular Monday press conference in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the organisation’s director general, also called ideas of herd immunity “scientifically and ethically problematic”.
•In France, prime minister Jean Castex has urged people to limit gatherings in their homes but said he “cannot regulate” them. He added that the battle against the virus will last “several months more, I think.” In France, prime minister Jean Castex has urged people to limit gatherings in their homes but said he “cannot regulate” them. He added that the battle against the virus will last “several months more, I think.”
•In Spain, the government agreed protocols to establish travel corridors between European states and the Canary and Balearic Islands, both of which rely heavily on tourism and have been hit hard by the Covid crisis. Unemployment in the Balearics has risen by 90% compared with last year as a result of coronavirus. In Spain, the government agreed protocols to establish travel corridors between European states and the Canary and Balearic Islands, both of which rely heavily on tourism and have been hit hard by the Covid crisis. Unemployment in the Balearics has risen by 90% compared with last year as a result of coronavirus.
•For the second day in a row, Iran has announced the highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus, with 272 new victims, as well as its single-day highest count of new cases, with 4,206. For the second day in a row, Iran has announced the highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus, with 272 new victims, as well as its single-day highest count of new cases, with 4,206.
•Malaysia announced it will impose some restrictions on movement in its capital city and in the neighbouring state of Selangor from Wednesday, as the country grapples with a fresh surge of coronavirus cases. Malaysia announced it will impose some restrictions on movement in its capital city and in the neighbouring state of Selangor from Wednesday, as the country grapples with a fresh surge of coronavirus cases.
•In China, the city of Qingdao in the eastern Shandong province announced plans to test each of its nine million residents, after six new cases emerged linked to a hospital treating infections in returning international travellers. In China, the city of Qingdao in the eastern Shandong province announced plans to test each of its nine million residents, after six new cases emerged linked to a hospital treating infections in returning international travellers.
•In England, prime minister Boris Johnson set out a new, three-tiered system for Covid restrictions to “simplify and standardise”. The city of Liverpool was immediately put into the ‘very high’ category with pubs and bars closed and almost all household mixing banned. In England, prime minister Boris Johnson set out a new, three-tiered system for Covid restrictions to “simplify and standardise”. The city of Liverpool was immediately put into the ‘very high’ category with pubs and bars closed and almost all household mixing banned.
An extremely weird and interesting story from my colleague Gwyn Topham, who reports that diners have paid up to £360 to eat a meal on a stationary plane, so desperate are they to recreate the feel of air travel during the pandemic (and so desperate are airlines to find new revenue streams).An extremely weird and interesting story from my colleague Gwyn Topham, who reports that diners have paid up to £360 to eat a meal on a stationary plane, so desperate are they to recreate the feel of air travel during the pandemic (and so desperate are airlines to find new revenue streams).
Gwyn writes:Gwyn writes:
You can read the full story here.You can read the full story here.
In France, health authorities said the number of people treated in intensive care units for COVID-19 has gone beyond the 1,500 threshold on Monday, a first since May 27, raising fears of local lockdowns in the country. In France, health authorities said the number of people treated in intensive care units for Covid-19 has gone beyond the 1,500 threshold on Monday, a first since 27 May, raising fears of local lockdowns in the country.
The number of people hospitalised for the disease stood above the 8,600 threshold for the first time since June 29.The number of people hospitalised for the disease stood above the 8,600 threshold for the first time since June 29.
France has reported soaring COVID-19 infections since the beginning of September. The renewed strain on the country’s hospital system prompted the government to announce extra restrictive measures on Wednesday, mainly in big cities, to contain the disease. France has reported soaring Covid-19 infections since the beginning of September. The renewed strain on the country’s hospital system prompted the government to announce extra restrictive measures on Wednesday, mainly in big cities, to contain the disease.
My colleague Philip Oltermann reports on a new report which finds “momentous miscalculations” in how Austrian authorities handled an outbreak at a ski resort.My colleague Philip Oltermann reports on a new report which finds “momentous miscalculations” in how Austrian authorities handled an outbreak at a ski resort.
The outbreak in Ischgl, described as the “ground zero” of the coronavirus first wave in Europe, led to thousands of tourists taking the virus home.The outbreak in Ischgl, described as the “ground zero” of the coronavirus first wave in Europe, led to thousands of tourists taking the virus home.
Philip writes:Philip writes:
You can read the story here:You can read the story here:
Mike Ryan of the WHO says that a sharp bump in cases in Mexico is because of a change in counting methods, capturing more cases when there is no positive test, which means the country will tend to report more cases than elsewhere.Mike Ryan of the WHO says that a sharp bump in cases in Mexico is because of a change in counting methods, capturing more cases when there is no positive test, which means the country will tend to report more cases than elsewhere.
He commends the Mexican government on that move and says that in common with other countries across North, Central and South America, “no country is out of the woods”.He commends the Mexican government on that move and says that in common with other countries across North, Central and South America, “no country is out of the woods”.
He also notes “serious inequities in the way healthcare is delivered” around the world and says that the pandemic has “revealed huge inequities in the system” which already existed.He also notes “serious inequities in the way healthcare is delivered” around the world and says that the pandemic has “revealed huge inequities in the system” which already existed.
That’s the end of the WHO briefing.That’s the end of the WHO briefing.
Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO, said the rise in hospital admissions in the UK, France, Ireland and other European countries was “worrying”.Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO, said the rise in hospital admissions in the UK, France, Ireland and other European countries was “worrying”.
He said it was too early to draw any comfort from figures showing fewer deaths compared to new cases, than those seen in the first wave of the pandemic.He said it was too early to draw any comfort from figures showing fewer deaths compared to new cases, than those seen in the first wave of the pandemic.
The World Bank has stepped up its call for a comprehensive programme of debt relief after revealing the amount owed by the poorest countries was at record levels even before the onset of the Covid-19 crisis.The World Bank has stepped up its call for a comprehensive programme of debt relief after revealing the amount owed by the poorest countries was at record levels even before the onset of the Covid-19 crisis.
Statistics released by the Washington-based institution showed the external debt of the 73 countries currently eligible to have this year’s repayments suspended stood at $744bn (£568bn) at the end of 2019 – an increase of 9.5% on 2018.Statistics released by the Washington-based institution showed the external debt of the 73 countries currently eligible to have this year’s repayments suspended stood at $744bn (£568bn) at the end of 2019 – an increase of 9.5% on 2018.
The new figures from the Bank come amid growing concern of an imminent debt crisis among low-income countries struggling to keep up the payments on money borrowed from a mix of public and private creditors over the past decade.The new figures from the Bank come amid growing concern of an imminent debt crisis among low-income countries struggling to keep up the payments on money borrowed from a mix of public and private creditors over the past decade.
Both the World Bank and its sister organisation, the International Monetary Fund, have warned that poor countries are being forced to cut back on health and education spending to keep up repayments on debts incurred before their economies were hit by a collapse in demand for their exports and drop in remittances.Both the World Bank and its sister organisation, the International Monetary Fund, have warned that poor countries are being forced to cut back on health and education spending to keep up repayments on debts incurred before their economies were hit by a collapse in demand for their exports and drop in remittances.
Read the full story here:Read the full story here:
The WHO has warned that the number of new Covid cases is at its highest level since the start of the pandemic.The WHO has warned that the number of new Covid cases is at its highest level since the start of the pandemic.
Speaking at the regular Monday press conference in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the organisation’s director general, said: “Each of the last four days has seen the highest number of cases reported so far.”Speaking at the regular Monday press conference in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the organisation’s director general, said: “Each of the last four days has seen the highest number of cases reported so far.”
He added: “Around the world, we’re now seeing an increase in the number of reported cases of Covid-19 especially in Europe and the Americas.”He added: “Around the world, we’re now seeing an increase in the number of reported cases of Covid-19 especially in Europe and the Americas.”
Tedros also warned against the idea of herd immunity. He said:Tedros also warned against the idea of herd immunity. He said:
In England, Boris Johnson has set out the details of a new, three-tier coronavirus restriction system after days of briefing to the media.In England, Boris Johnson has set out the details of a new, three-tier coronavirus restriction system after days of briefing to the media.
Peter Walker reports:Peter Walker reports:
Read the full story here.Read the full story here.
In Italy, police have blocked around 60 websites and a number of social media advertising campaigns that were selling fake products to fight Covid-19.In Italy, police have blocked around 60 websites and a number of social media advertising campaigns that were selling fake products to fight Covid-19.
The Carabinieri health protection command said on Monday that the bogus products included illegal medicines, previously banned due to their side-effects. The websites were based outside Italy, the Italian press agency ANSA has reported.The Carabinieri health protection command said on Monday that the bogus products included illegal medicines, previously banned due to their side-effects. The websites were based outside Italy, the Italian press agency ANSA has reported.
In September, Italian authorities had blocked two websites based in Cameroon that were selling antidepressant drugs disguised as a cure for the coronavirus. The sites were blocked as part of the Tranquil Summer 2020 drive between June and September.In September, Italian authorities had blocked two websites based in Cameroon that were selling antidepressant drugs disguised as a cure for the coronavirus. The sites were blocked as part of the Tranquil Summer 2020 drive between June and September.
In the US, a leader of protests against new coronavirus restrictions in Brooklyn has been arrested on charges of incitement to riot and unlawful imprisonment of a journalist.In the US, a leader of protests against new coronavirus restrictions in Brooklyn has been arrested on charges of incitement to riot and unlawful imprisonment of a journalist.
Heshy Tischler, a city council candidate and activist in the Orthodox Jewish neighbourhood of Borough Park, was taken into custody on Sunday evening in connection with his actions during a street protest on 7 October.Heshy Tischler, a city council candidate and activist in the Orthodox Jewish neighbourhood of Borough Park, was taken into custody on Sunday evening in connection with his actions during a street protest on 7 October.
Video shows a crowd of men surrounding, jostling and taunting Jewish Insider reporter Jacob Kornbluh, who has been covering resistance to social distancing in the neighbourhood.Video shows a crowd of men surrounding, jostling and taunting Jewish Insider reporter Jacob Kornbluh, who has been covering resistance to social distancing in the neighbourhood.
Tischler, who was not wearing a mask, can be seen screaming in Kornbluh’s face. Kornbluh, also an Orthodox Jew, said he was struck and kicked during the incident.Tischler, who was not wearing a mask, can be seen screaming in Kornbluh’s face. Kornbluh, also an Orthodox Jew, said he was struck and kicked during the incident.
Read the full story here:Read the full story here:
AP reports that Jordan’s King Abdullah II has sworn in a new prime minister and Cabinet, tasking the new government to manage the country through an economic and health crisis as it faces a growing wave of coronavirus infections.AP reports that Jordan’s King Abdullah II has sworn in a new prime minister and Cabinet, tasking the new government to manage the country through an economic and health crisis as it faces a growing wave of coronavirus infections.
The king appointed Bisher al-Khasawneh as the new prime minister after his predecessor, Omar Razzaz, resigned last week.The king appointed Bisher al-Khasawneh as the new prime minister after his predecessor, Omar Razzaz, resigned last week.
After a strict lockdown appeared to bring the coronavirus crisis under control, the rate of infections has skyrocketed since the economy was reopened.After a strict lockdown appeared to bring the coronavirus crisis under control, the rate of infections has skyrocketed since the economy was reopened.
The previous government was criticised for its handling of the pandemic. There was widespread public anger over a lack of freedom and right of expression after authorities imposed a state of emergency and lockdown at the beginning of the pandemic.The previous government was criticised for its handling of the pandemic. There was widespread public anger over a lack of freedom and right of expression after authorities imposed a state of emergency and lockdown at the beginning of the pandemic.
In his letter designating Khaswneh as prime minister, Abdullah said the formation of this government comes at an “exceptional time” and called on the new government to improve the healthcare system as it grapples with the coronavirus crisis.In his letter designating Khaswneh as prime minister, Abdullah said the formation of this government comes at an “exceptional time” and called on the new government to improve the healthcare system as it grapples with the coronavirus crisis.