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Coronavirus live news: Dutch bars and restaurants to close; Russia reports record daily cases and deaths Coronavirus live news: Dutch bars and restaurants to close; Russia reports record daily cases and deaths
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Netherlands announces new slew of measures to curb infection spread; Johnson & Johnson confirms pause in vaccine trialNetherlands announces new slew of measures to curb infection spread; Johnson & Johnson confirms pause in vaccine trial
Keir Starmer called on the UK government to impose a national circuit breaker lockdown of at least two weeks in England as the death toll from Covid-19 soared to a four-month high. In a significant escalation, the Labour leader said the prime minister Boris Johnson had “lost control of the virus” and must take urgent action to impose a near-total shutdown across the country over the October half-term. Full story here.
The Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki tested negative for Covid-19. Morawiecki went into quarantine after he had contact on Friday with a person who has tested positive. A government spokesman said the prime minister had no coronavirus symptoms and continued to fulfil his duties.
Dutch bars and restaurants ordered to close to stem surge in coronavirus cases. The Dutch government announced the new round of measures on Tuesday as the number of cases in this country surged in recent weeks to a daily record of nearly 7,400.
Italy announces new restrictions. Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday imposed new restrictions on gatherings, restaurants, sports and school activities in an attempt to slow a surge in novel coronavirus infections.
UK reports 143 new deaths from Covid-19, highest daily figure since June. This brings the UK death total to 43,018. There had been a further 17,234 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK on Tuesday. It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 634,920.
Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus. The 35-year-old is said to be “doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation”, with no further positive tests reported in the squad before Portugal’s Nations League match against Sweden on Wednesday.
Russia’s regulator has granted approval for a trial of its controversial Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine on people aged over 60. In August Russia approved the vaccine for use after less than two months of human testing, including a dose administered to one of Vladimir Putin’s daughters.
Hospitals in Paris could have up to 90% of intensive care beds packed with Covid-19 patients as soon as next week. The warning came from the healthcare system’s chief as France braces for new measures to slow a surge in cases.
Ireland’s government offered more support on Tuesday to those hit hardest by some of Europe’s toughest Covid-19 restrictions. The budget stimulus package was described as “unprecedented in the history of the state” by Reuters.
Russia reports record daily coronavirus cases and deaths. On Tuesday, the country’s coronavirus crisis centre said 13,868 new cases had been reported in the past 24 hours, pushing the overall number of infections to 1,326,178.
Brazil registered another 10,220 confirmed cases of Covid-19 over the last 24 hours and a further 309 reported deaths, the nation’s health ministry said on Tuesday.
The country has now registered 5,113,628 total confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 150,998 total reported deaths, the second highest death toll in the world after the United States.
Stormont has commenced a late-night meeting amid mounting expectation Northern Ireland may be facing the prospect of a circuit-break lockdown.Stormont has commenced a late-night meeting amid mounting expectation Northern Ireland may be facing the prospect of a circuit-break lockdown.
The meeting got under way just after 9.30pm for talks on how to tackle spiralling Covid-19 infection rates in the region.The meeting got under way just after 9.30pm for talks on how to tackle spiralling Covid-19 infection rates in the region.
Assembly members have been told to be on standby for a late-night sitting of the legislature to be briefed on any measure that might be agreed by the Executive.Assembly members have been told to be on standby for a late-night sitting of the legislature to be briefed on any measure that might be agreed by the Executive.
Ministers are debating whether to trigger a circuit-break lockdown, potentially for four weeks, that would see all pubs and restaurants closed. Schools could close for an extended period within that four weeks, potentially for a fortnight.Ministers are debating whether to trigger a circuit-break lockdown, potentially for four weeks, that would see all pubs and restaurants closed. Schools could close for an extended period within that four weeks, potentially for a fortnight.
It comes as, separately, Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, called on the UK government to “follow the science” and impose a national circuit breaker lockdown of at least two weeks in England as the death toll from Covid-19 soared to a four-month high.It comes as, separately, Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, called on the UK government to “follow the science” and impose a national circuit breaker lockdown of at least two weeks in England as the death toll from Covid-19 soared to a four-month high.
It marked a significant escalation, with Starmer saying the prime minister Boris Johnson had “lost control of the virus” and must take urgent action to impose a near-total shutdown across the country over the October half-term.It marked a significant escalation, with Starmer saying the prime minister Boris Johnson had “lost control of the virus” and must take urgent action to impose a near-total shutdown across the country over the October half-term.
He suggested the shutdown, one week of which would coincide with schools’ planned half-term break, could also be used to upgrade the UK’s beleaguered test-and-trace system.He suggested the shutdown, one week of which would coincide with schools’ planned half-term break, could also be used to upgrade the UK’s beleaguered test-and-trace system.
Starmer also suggested schools could remain open but non-essential offices and all hospitality businesses would close, though he said they must be compensated by the Treasury.Starmer also suggested schools could remain open but non-essential offices and all hospitality businesses would close, though he said they must be compensated by the Treasury.
More on that story here:More on that story here:
The Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki has tested negative for Covid-19, the government’s spokesman said on Twitter on Tuesday evening.The Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki has tested negative for Covid-19, the government’s spokesman said on Twitter on Tuesday evening.
Earlier on Tuesday a government spokesman said Morawiecki went into quarantine after he had contact on Friday with a person who has tested positive for Covid-19, adding the prime minister had no coronavirus symptoms and continued to fulfil his duties.Earlier on Tuesday a government spokesman said Morawiecki went into quarantine after he had contact on Friday with a person who has tested positive for Covid-19, adding the prime minister had no coronavirus symptoms and continued to fulfil his duties.
Stevie Wonder has released two new singles appealing for unity amid the challenges of systemic racism and the coronavirus pandemic, and said he would donate 100% of the proceeds of one of them to the non-profit Feeding America.Stevie Wonder has released two new singles appealing for unity amid the challenges of systemic racism and the coronavirus pandemic, and said he would donate 100% of the proceeds of one of them to the non-profit Feeding America.
“Where Is Our Love Song” and “Can’t Put It In the Hands of Fate,” are songs Wonder, 70, said he had started writing years ago about romantic relationships but was inspired to give them a different twist by the tumultuous events of the past year.“Where Is Our Love Song” and “Can’t Put It In the Hands of Fate,” are songs Wonder, 70, said he had started writing years ago about romantic relationships but was inspired to give them a different twist by the tumultuous events of the past year.
“If I can do anything to use the gift of song to help to feed people, to share my love ... it is my joy,” the singer-songwriter told a video news conference, referring to “Where Is Our Love Song.”“If I can do anything to use the gift of song to help to feed people, to share my love ... it is my joy,” the singer-songwriter told a video news conference, referring to “Where Is Our Love Song.”
“In these times, we are hearing the most poignant wake-up calls and cries for this nation and the world to, please, heed our need for love, peace and unity,” he said.“In these times, we are hearing the most poignant wake-up calls and cries for this nation and the world to, please, heed our need for love, peace and unity,” he said.
The 25-time Grammy winner said on Tuesday that “Can’t Put It In the Hands of Fate” was inspired by street protests against social injustice, the search for a coronavirus vaccine and the right to vote.The 25-time Grammy winner said on Tuesday that “Can’t Put It In the Hands of Fate” was inspired by street protests against social injustice, the search for a coronavirus vaccine and the right to vote.
“Where Is Our Love Song” was written in response to “all the confusion and hate, all the east versus west, left versus right” in contemporary America, he said.“Where Is Our Love Song” was written in response to “all the confusion and hate, all the east versus west, left versus right” in contemporary America, he said.
Canadian children can go trick-or-treating on Halloween despite being in the middle of a second wave of Covid-19, the country’s top health officials say, as long as they practice physical distancing, wear masks and wash their hands.Canadian children can go trick-or-treating on Halloween despite being in the middle of a second wave of Covid-19, the country’s top health officials say, as long as they practice physical distancing, wear masks and wash their hands.
In Canada, as in the United States, Halloween brings armies of children dressed in spooky costumes out onto the streets in search of candy and maybe a fright or two.In Canada, as in the United States, Halloween brings armies of children dressed in spooky costumes out onto the streets in search of candy and maybe a fright or two.
For parents, this year’s Halloween is truly a scary prospect, however, as coronavirus case numbers climb. Canada recorded 975 new infections on Monday, and the prime minister warned last week that the country is at a “tipping point” in its battle against a second surge.For parents, this year’s Halloween is truly a scary prospect, however, as coronavirus case numbers climb. Canada recorded 975 new infections on Monday, and the prime minister warned last week that the country is at a “tipping point” in its battle against a second surge.
“We can have Halloween... It’s possible to give and receive candy safely,” Dr Howard Njoo, Canada’s deputy chief public health officer, told a news conference on Tuesday.“We can have Halloween... It’s possible to give and receive candy safely,” Dr Howard Njoo, Canada’s deputy chief public health officer, told a news conference on Tuesday.
“There are some really interesting ideas where people are handing out treats on the end of a hockey stick,” added Dr Theresa Tam, the chief medical officer. “Pre-packaging your treats so people are not rummaging in a bowl of candies is actually important.”“There are some really interesting ideas where people are handing out treats on the end of a hockey stick,” added Dr Theresa Tam, the chief medical officer. “Pre-packaging your treats so people are not rummaging in a bowl of candies is actually important.”
More tips, like equipping the kids with small bottles of hand sanitiser, will be posted on the health ministry’s website, she said.More tips, like equipping the kids with small bottles of hand sanitiser, will be posted on the health ministry’s website, she said.
Health experts agree it is important to have “some degree of normality” during the pandemic, Tam said, but added that staying outdoors, physical distancing and wearing masks that “could turn into part of your costume” are necessary.Health experts agree it is important to have “some degree of normality” during the pandemic, Tam said, but added that staying outdoors, physical distancing and wearing masks that “could turn into part of your costume” are necessary.
Cumbrian police have warned Scots not to cross the border on Saturday to watch the Old Firm match in bars and pubs there after several bars and pubs were contacted by Scottish football fans hoping to visit.Cumbrian police have warned Scots not to cross the border on Saturday to watch the Old Firm match in bars and pubs there after several bars and pubs were contacted by Scottish football fans hoping to visit.
Celtic and Rangers supporters and venues have been warned ahead of the match that the rule of six will be strictly enforced by Cumbria Police.Celtic and Rangers supporters and venues have been warned ahead of the match that the rule of six will be strictly enforced by Cumbria Police.
Pubs, bars and restaurants across central Scotland are closed for a two week period, while those elsewhere in Scotland can only serve alcohol outdoors until the 10pm curfew.Pubs, bars and restaurants across central Scotland are closed for a two week period, while those elsewhere in Scotland can only serve alcohol outdoors until the 10pm curfew.
Superintendent Matt Kennerley said:Superintendent Matt Kennerley said:
He highlighted Scottish government advice which says people should not travel outside their local health board area.He highlighted Scottish government advice which says people should not travel outside their local health board area.
Dutch bars and restaurants ordered to close to stem surge in coronavirus cases. The Dutch government announced the new round of measures on Tuesday as the number of cases in this country surged in recent weeks to a daily record of nearly 7,400.Dutch bars and restaurants ordered to close to stem surge in coronavirus cases. The Dutch government announced the new round of measures on Tuesday as the number of cases in this country surged in recent weeks to a daily record of nearly 7,400.
Italy announces new restrictions. Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday imposed new restrictions on gatherings, restaurants, sports and school activities in an attempt to slow a surge in novel coronavirus infections.Italy announces new restrictions. Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday imposed new restrictions on gatherings, restaurants, sports and school activities in an attempt to slow a surge in novel coronavirus infections.
UK reports 143 new deaths from Covid-19, highest daily figure since June. This brings the UK death total to 43,018. There had been a further 17,234 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK on Tuesday. It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 634,920.UK reports 143 new deaths from Covid-19, highest daily figure since June. This brings the UK death total to 43,018. There had been a further 17,234 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK on Tuesday. It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 634,920.
Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus. The 35-year-old is said to be “doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation”, with no further positive tests reported in the squad before Portugal’s Nations League match against Sweden on Wednesday.Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus. The 35-year-old is said to be “doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation”, with no further positive tests reported in the squad before Portugal’s Nations League match against Sweden on Wednesday.
Russia’s regulator has granted approval for a trial of its controversial Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine on people aged over 60. In August Russia approved the vaccine for use after less than two months of human testing, including a dose administered to one of Vladimir Putin’s daughters.Russia’s regulator has granted approval for a trial of its controversial Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine on people aged over 60. In August Russia approved the vaccine for use after less than two months of human testing, including a dose administered to one of Vladimir Putin’s daughters.
Hospitals in Paris could have up to 90% of intensive care beds packed with Covid-19 patients as soon as next week. The warning came from the healthcare system’s chief as France braces for new measures to slow a surge in cases.Hospitals in Paris could have up to 90% of intensive care beds packed with Covid-19 patients as soon as next week. The warning came from the healthcare system’s chief as France braces for new measures to slow a surge in cases.
Ireland’s government offered more support on Tuesday to those hit hardest by some of Europe’s toughest Covid-19 restrictions. The budget stimulus package was described as “unprecedented in the history of the state” by Reuters.Ireland’s government offered more support on Tuesday to those hit hardest by some of Europe’s toughest Covid-19 restrictions. The budget stimulus package was described as “unprecedented in the history of the state” by Reuters.
Russia reports record daily coronavirus cases and deaths. On Tuesday, the country’s coronavirus crisis centre said 13,868 new cases had been reported in the past 24 hours, pushing the overall number of infections to 1,326,178.Russia reports record daily coronavirus cases and deaths. On Tuesday, the country’s coronavirus crisis centre said 13,868 new cases had been reported in the past 24 hours, pushing the overall number of infections to 1,326,178.
Here’s a write up from Reuters on the Netherlands’ partial lockdown:Here’s a write up from Reuters on the Netherlands’ partial lockdown:
French health authorities on Tuesday reported 12,993 new Covid-19 infections over the past 24 hours, up on Monday’s 8,505, but still sharply down from Saturday’s record of 26,896 and Sunday’s 16,101, Reuters reports.French health authorities on Tuesday reported 12,993 new Covid-19 infections over the past 24 hours, up on Monday’s 8,505, but still sharply down from Saturday’s record of 26,896 and Sunday’s 16,101, Reuters reports.
The seven-day moving average of new infections, which averages out weekly data reporting irregularities, stood above the record 17,000 level for the second day running, at 17,816.The seven-day moving average of new infections, which averages out weekly data reporting irregularities, stood above the record 17,000 level for the second day running, at 17,816.
The Dutch government announced a new round of measures to slow the spread of coronavirus on Tuesday, according to a report by Reuters, which includes:The Dutch government announced a new round of measures to slow the spread of coronavirus on Tuesday, according to a report by Reuters, which includes:
Ban on alcohol sales after 8pmBan on alcohol sales after 8pm
Limit on the size of social gatheringLimit on the size of social gathering
Bars and restaurants to closeBars and restaurants to close
Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte said the measures will go into effect from Wednesday.Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte said the measures will go into effect from Wednesday.
This partial lockdown will last four weeks, the Dutch health minister said.This partial lockdown will last four weeks, the Dutch health minister said.
The number of people claiming temporary Irish jobless benefits will increase by up to 115,000 if the government imposes stricter Covid-19 restrictions across the country, the public expenditure department forecast on Tuesday.The number of people claiming temporary Irish jobless benefits will increase by up to 115,000 if the government imposes stricter Covid-19 restrictions across the country, the public expenditure department forecast on Tuesday.
Reuters reports:Reuters reports:
The opposition Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called for a two to three-week “circuit-breaker” lockdown in England in an effort to bring coronavirus cases down.The opposition Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called for a two to three-week “circuit-breaker” lockdown in England in an effort to bring coronavirus cases down.
Speaking at a press conference, he said:Speaking at a press conference, he said:
Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday imposed new restrictions on gatherings, restaurants, sports and school activities in an attempt to slow a surge in novel coronavirus infections.Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday imposed new restrictions on gatherings, restaurants, sports and school activities in an attempt to slow a surge in novel coronavirus infections.
Reuters reports:Reuters reports:
US senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the coronavirus aid package the Senate will take up next week will be “roughly” $500 billion.US senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the coronavirus aid package the Senate will take up next week will be “roughly” $500 billion.
Reuters reports:Reuters reports:
The UK’s £12bn test and trace programme “is having a marginal impact” in reducing Covid-19 transmission, according to a recent analysis.The UK’s £12bn test and trace programme “is having a marginal impact” in reducing Covid-19 transmission, according to a recent analysis.
But which countries got it right? Peter Beaumont looks at the success and failures of track and trace across the world.But which countries got it right? Peter Beaumont looks at the success and failures of track and trace across the world.
For more UK-specific coronavirus news, you can follow Andrew Sparrow’s daily politics blog.For more UK-specific coronavirus news, you can follow Andrew Sparrow’s daily politics blog.
There had been a further 17,234 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK. It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 634,920.There had been a further 17,234 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK. It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 634,920.
A further 143 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Tuesday. It is the highest daily figure since June, as parts of the country were facing tougher social distancing restrictions under a new three-tiered alert system. This brings the UK death total to 43,018.A further 143 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Tuesday. It is the highest daily figure since June, as parts of the country were facing tougher social distancing restrictions under a new three-tiered alert system. This brings the UK death total to 43,018.
After that news that Cristiano Ronaldo tested positive for Covid-19 there have been no further positive tests reported in the Portigal squad before Portugal’s Nations League match against Sweden on Wednesday.After that news that Cristiano Ronaldo tested positive for Covid-19 there have been no further positive tests reported in the Portigal squad before Portugal’s Nations League match against Sweden on Wednesday.
The BBC broadcaster and former England striker, Gary Lineker, is meanwhile among among those commenting on the news:The BBC broadcaster and former England striker, Gary Lineker, is meanwhile among among those commenting on the news:
Ronaldo had played in both of Portugal’s matches so far during the international break.Ronaldo had played in both of Portugal’s matches so far during the international break.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward started against Spain in Lisbon, coming off late on during the second half of the goalless draw, and then played all of the Nations League A3 fixture against France in Saint-Denis on Sunday.The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward started against Spain in Lisbon, coming off late on during the second half of the goalless draw, and then played all of the Nations League A3 fixture against France in Saint-Denis on Sunday.