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Coronavirus live news: UK records 174 deaths; Colombia due to surpass 1m cases Coronavirus live news: UK records 174 deaths; Colombia due to surpass 1m cases
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Tory MP Ben Bradley agrees with tweet saying free school meals money goes to ‘crack den and brothel’; EU fights second waveTory MP Ben Bradley agrees with tweet saying free school meals money goes to ‘crack den and brothel’; EU fights second wave
The Welsh first minister has said the government will be “reviewing how the weekend has gone with the supermarkets”, amid anger over a ban on selling non-essential items during the firebreak lockdown.
A petition to reverse the ban has gathered more than 30,000 signatures.
Guidance published by the Welsh government says certain sections of supermarkets must be “cordoned off or emptied, and closed to the public”.
Mark Drakeford has said the restriction is in place as a “matter of fairness” to non-essential shops that have been ordered to close.
The US is surging towards record numbers of new coronavirus infections above 100,000 a day, health experts have warned, just as a presidential campaign with the pandemic as its core issue enters its final week.The US is surging towards record numbers of new coronavirus infections above 100,000 a day, health experts have warned, just as a presidential campaign with the pandemic as its core issue enters its final week.
In a further blow to Donald Trump’s hopes of keeping the White House, the US death toll from Covid-19 will pass 225,000 by early this week, bringing extra scrutiny to the president’s repeated but evidently false claims that the crisis is “rounding the turn”.In a further blow to Donald Trump’s hopes of keeping the White House, the US death toll from Covid-19 will pass 225,000 by early this week, bringing extra scrutiny to the president’s repeated but evidently false claims that the crisis is “rounding the turn”.
Richard Luscombe has the story here:Richard Luscombe has the story here:
Spain’s cabinet will meet on Sunday morning to discuss announcing a national state of emergency, the government announced on Saturday.Spain’s cabinet will meet on Sunday morning to discuss announcing a national state of emergency, the government announced on Saturday.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez “has called an extraordinary cabinet meeting at 10am to study the conditions for a new state of emergency,” it said, saying such a proposal had been “positively welcomed by most of Spain’s autonomous communities, who had requested it”.Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez “has called an extraordinary cabinet meeting at 10am to study the conditions for a new state of emergency,” it said, saying such a proposal had been “positively welcomed by most of Spain’s autonomous communities, who had requested it”.
The meeting comes just days after Spain registered more than one million virus cases, becoming the sixth country in the world to pass the grim milestone – and the first in the European Union.The meeting comes just days after Spain registered more than one million virus cases, becoming the sixth country in the world to pass the grim milestone – and the first in the European Union.
Greece announced a record 935 new infections on Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 29,992.Greece announced a record 935 new infections on Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 29,992.
Five further deaths were also reported, taking the country’s toll to 564.Five further deaths were also reported, taking the country’s toll to 564.
The previous highest increase in cases was on Thursday, when 882 cases were reported.The previous highest increase in cases was on Thursday, when 882 cases were reported.
New measures were announced on Thursday, including a 12.30am-5am curfew in areas with high numbers of infections which comes into force tonight.New measures were announced on Thursday, including a 12.30am-5am curfew in areas with high numbers of infections which comes into force tonight.
Face masks are now compulsory in outdoor spaces as well as indoors.Face masks are now compulsory in outdoor spaces as well as indoors.
The Metropolitan police have said they made 18 arrests at today’s anti-lockdown protest in central London, for offences including breaching coronavirus regulations, assaulting an emergency service worker, violent disorder and for being already wanted.The Metropolitan police have said they made 18 arrests at today’s anti-lockdown protest in central London, for offences including breaching coronavirus regulations, assaulting an emergency service worker, violent disorder and for being already wanted.
Three officers suffered minor injuries, the force said.Three officers suffered minor injuries, the force said.
Commander Ade Adelekan, the Met’s gold commander for the protest, said: “Organisers did not take reasonable steps to keep protesters safe which then voided their risk assessment. At this point, officers then took action to disperse crowds in the interests of public safety.Commander Ade Adelekan, the Met’s gold commander for the protest, said: “Organisers did not take reasonable steps to keep protesters safe which then voided their risk assessment. At this point, officers then took action to disperse crowds in the interests of public safety.
“I am grateful that the vast majority of people listened to officers and quickly left the area. Frustratingly, a small minority became obstructive, deliberately ignoring officers’ instructions and blocking Westminster Bridge.”“I am grateful that the vast majority of people listened to officers and quickly left the area. Frustratingly, a small minority became obstructive, deliberately ignoring officers’ instructions and blocking Westminster Bridge.”
Coronavirus cases have risen by the record figure of 862 in Luxembourg, while a further three deaths being reported.Coronavirus cases have risen by the record figure of 862 in Luxembourg, while a further three deaths being reported.
The previous record daily increase in cases was on Thursday, when 595 infections were added to the tally.The previous record daily increase in cases was on Thursday, when 595 infections were added to the tally.
This brings the country’s total number of cases to 13,713, while the death toll stands at 144.This brings the country’s total number of cases to 13,713, while the death toll stands at 144.
It follow Friday’s announcement of new measures to tackle the virus’s resurgence, including a curfew between 11 and 6pm.It follow Friday’s announcement of new measures to tackle the virus’s resurgence, including a curfew between 11 and 6pm.
Austria has reported a record daily rise in coronavirus cases, with 3,614 infections in the last 24 hours. It is a significant increase from the 2,571 announced on Friday.Austria has reported a record daily rise in coronavirus cases, with 3,614 infections in the last 24 hours. It is a significant increase from the 2,571 announced on Friday.
Last Saturday, 1,747 cases were reported – which was also a record at the time.Last Saturday, 1,747 cases were reported – which was also a record at the time.
The total confirmed cases in Austria rose to 79,770 cases,The total confirmed cases in Austria rose to 79,770 cases,
There are currently 25,825 active cases in the country, according to Metropole.There are currently 25,825 active cases in the country, according to Metropole.
Algeria’s president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, entered self-isolation on Saturday after several senior officials displayed coronavirus symptoms, the presidency has said in a statement.Algeria’s president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, entered self-isolation on Saturday after several senior officials displayed coronavirus symptoms, the presidency has said in a statement.
Tebboune, who is 74, has been advised by medical staff to isolate for five days.Tebboune, who is 74, has been advised by medical staff to isolate for five days.
Algeria has officially recorded 55,630 coronavirus cases and 1,897 deaths so far.Algeria has officially recorded 55,630 coronavirus cases and 1,897 deaths so far.
Jason Rodrigues with the latest from the anti-lockdown protest at Westminster BridgeJason Rodrigues with the latest from the anti-lockdown protest at Westminster Bridge
New coronavirus measures have been announced in Brussels.New coronavirus measures have been announced in Brussels.
From 26 October, masks will be compulsory throughout the country, while cultural venues (museums, galleries) and sports facilities will be closed.From 26 October, masks will be compulsory throughout the country, while cultural venues (museums, galleries) and sports facilities will be closed.
Other measures include shops closing at 8pm, and takeaways operating until 10pm.Other measures include shops closing at 8pm, and takeaways operating until 10pm.
Italy reported a new daily record of 19,644 new coronavirus infections on Saturday as the government considered further measures to limit the surge in cases.Italy reported a new daily record of 19,644 new coronavirus infections on Saturday as the government considered further measures to limit the surge in cases.
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has said he wants to avoid a nationwide lockdown like the one during spring. Several regions have imposed overnight curfews.Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has said he wants to avoid a nationwide lockdown like the one during spring. Several regions have imposed overnight curfews.
It follows clashes between protesters and police in Naples late on Friday night after a nighttime curfew was ordered in the Campania region.It follows clashes between protesters and police in Naples late on Friday night after a nighttime curfew was ordered in the Campania region.
Arrests have been made on the anti lockdown demonstration in London after a group of protesters decided not to disperse and instead carried on a march from Trafalgar Square to Westminster Bridge.Arrests have been made on the anti lockdown demonstration in London after a group of protesters decided not to disperse and instead carried on a march from Trafalgar Square to Westminster Bridge.
Police blocked the path of protesters at the north end of the bridge, leading to scuffles as some tried to carry on marching and calls went up from some to rush the police lines.Police blocked the path of protesters at the north end of the bridge, leading to scuffles as some tried to carry on marching and calls went up from some to rush the police lines.
The Guardian saw police making at least three arrests.The Guardian saw police making at least three arrests.
One group of protesters tried to stage a sit down protest on the bridge. They were being forced south by a line of police.One group of protesters tried to stage a sit down protest on the bridge. They were being forced south by a line of police.
Damien Gayle with a video from London’s anti-lockdown protest, which has been ordered to disperse:Damien Gayle with a video from London’s anti-lockdown protest, which has been ordered to disperse:
Jason Rodrigues also reports that there’s been “at least one arrest” by Westminster Bridge:Jason Rodrigues also reports that there’s been “at least one arrest” by Westminster Bridge:
There have been a further 23,012 lab-confirmed coronavirus cases recorded in the UK, according to government data. This compares with 20,530 new cases registered on Friday.There have been a further 23,012 lab-confirmed coronavirus cases recorded in the UK, according to government data. This compares with 20,530 new cases registered on Friday.
A total of 854,010 people have tested positive.A total of 854,010 people have tested positive.
A further 174 deaths within 28 days of a positive test were reported on Saturday, bringing the total to 44,571. There were 224 deaths on Friday.A further 174 deaths within 28 days of a positive test were reported on Saturday, bringing the total to 44,571. There were 224 deaths on Friday.