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Coronavirus live news: Swedish royals self-isolating after positive test; Germany extends partial lockdown Coronavirus live news: Swedish royals self-isolating after positive test; Germany extends partial lockdown
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Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia ‘have light flu symptoms’; Merkel warns restrictions may last until next year; Ukraine reports record daily case riseSweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia ‘have light flu symptoms’; Merkel warns restrictions may last until next year; Ukraine reports record daily case rise
A fabled Mexican physician-turned-paramilitary chief, José Manuel Mireles, has died of Covid-19 as the Latin American country continues to struggle with one of the world’s worst coronavirus outbreaks.
Mireles, who was 62 and Mexico’s most famous autodefensa (self-defense) leader, found international fame after appearing in the 2015 documentary Cartel Land about Mexico’s drug conflict.The film recounted how the doctor had decided to become a vigilante around a decade ago, taking up arms against the Knights Templar drug cartelas it seized control of towns and villages in the Mexican state of Michoacán.Mireles was a highly controversial character who some considered a hero and others an outlaw. He spent three years in prison after being arrested in 2014 and went into politics after his release in 2017.On Wednesday prominent Mexican politicians, including Michoacán’s governor, lamented the death of Mireles, who had been taken to hospital in early November and put on a ventilator.Mexico now has the world’s fourth-highest Covid death toll after the US, Brazil and India, with more than 100,000 officially registered deaths. This week it was poised to overtake Brazil as the country with the 10th highest death rate per million residents.
The second wave of Covid-19 infections that has hit Sweden could peak in mid-December, health officials said on Thursday, stressing developments will depend on how well the public follows social distancing advice. New infections have hit record levels in recent weeks after a lull in the summer, throwing the country’s light-touch approach to fighting the pandemic into renewed focus. In total, 6,622 people with Covid-19 have died in Sweden, a per capita total vastly higher than neighbours Norway, Denmark and Finland, which opted for stricter lockdowns during the spring, but lower than a handful of larger European nations.
Tougher restrictions in place since mid-October, however, may have helped slow the spread of the disease with the Public Health Agency saying infections could peak in the coming weeks.
Mass vaccination against Covid-19 is unlikely to start in Africa until midway through next year and keeping vaccines cold could be a big challenge, the continent’s disease control group said on Thursday.
Some European countries expect to start rolling out vaccination campaigns as early as January. But health campaigners are worried that Africa will find itself near the back of the queue for Covid-19 vaccines after wealthier nations signed a raft of bilateral vaccine supply deals with pharmaceutical companies. “We are very concerned as a continent that we will not have access to vaccines in a timely fashion,” said John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, an African Union agency.
As the coronavirus leaves many people housebound and many Americans sit to feast for Thanksgiving, the World Health Organization says people need to get more active, insisting that up to 5 million deaths worldwide could be avoided each year if people would run, walk and simply move more.As the coronavirus leaves many people housebound and many Americans sit to feast for Thanksgiving, the World Health Organization says people need to get more active, insisting that up to 5 million deaths worldwide could be avoided each year if people would run, walk and simply move more.
The UN health agency, launching updated guidelines on sedentary behaviour, is pointing to figures that one in four adults — and four in five adolescents — don’t get enough physical activity, a situation complicated by the Covid-19 crisis that has shut up many people indoors.The UN health agency, launching updated guidelines on sedentary behaviour, is pointing to figures that one in four adults — and four in five adolescents — don’t get enough physical activity, a situation complicated by the Covid-19 crisis that has shut up many people indoors.
It recommends at least two and a half hours of “moderate to vigorous aerobic activity” for adults per week, and an hour per day for children and teenagers. A lack of physical activity leads to extra health care costs of $54bn (£40bn) per year, plus another $14bn in lost productivity, the WHO said.It recommends at least two and a half hours of “moderate to vigorous aerobic activity” for adults per week, and an hour per day for children and teenagers. A lack of physical activity leads to extra health care costs of $54bn (£40bn) per year, plus another $14bn in lost productivity, the WHO said.
French winter sports resorts are free to open for the Christmas holiday season, the prime minister, Jean Castex, said on Thursday, but ski lifts will have to remain shut.French winter sports resorts are free to open for the Christmas holiday season, the prime minister, Jean Castex, said on Thursday, but ski lifts will have to remain shut.
President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that coronavirus risks made it “impossible” to allow winter sports to resume quickly, adding he hoped restrictions could be lifted in January.President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that coronavirus risks made it “impossible” to allow winter sports to resume quickly, adding he hoped restrictions could be lifted in January.
France’s 350 ski resorts have been up in arms over the decision, saying the weeks around Christmas and new year are crucial for their survival as they account for up to a quarter of their annual revenues.France’s 350 ski resorts have been up in arms over the decision, saying the weeks around Christmas and new year are crucial for their survival as they account for up to a quarter of their annual revenues.
Castex said mountain holidays were still on the cards but downhill skiing – by far the most popular pastime for crowds of French and foreign skiers in Alpine and Pyrenees resorts – was effectively ruled out.Castex said mountain holidays were still on the cards but downhill skiing – by far the most popular pastime for crowds of French and foreign skiers in Alpine and Pyrenees resorts – was effectively ruled out.
“Naturally, everybody is free to travel to resorts to enjoy the clean air of our beautiful mountains, and the shops which will be open, although bars and restaurants won’t be,” Castex told a news conference.“Naturally, everybody is free to travel to resorts to enjoy the clean air of our beautiful mountains, and the shops which will be open, although bars and restaurants won’t be,” Castex told a news conference.
National math and reading tests used to track US students’ knowledge in those subjects are being postponed until 2022 due to the coronavirus outbreak, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) said.National math and reading tests used to track US students’ knowledge in those subjects are being postponed until 2022 due to the coronavirus outbreak, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) said.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as “the nation’s report card”, previously had been planned to be held at the beginning of 2021 for hundreds of thousands of fourth- and eighth-graders.The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as “the nation’s report card”, previously had been planned to be held at the beginning of 2021 for hundreds of thousands of fourth- and eighth-graders.
“I have determined that NCES cannot at this time conduct a national-level assessment in a manner with sufficient validity and reliability to meet the mandate of the law,” the NCES commissioner, James Woodworth, said on Wednesday. “I was obviously concerned about sending outsiders into schools and possibly increasing the risk of Covid transmission,” he added.“I have determined that NCES cannot at this time conduct a national-level assessment in a manner with sufficient validity and reliability to meet the mandate of the law,” the NCES commissioner, James Woodworth, said on Wednesday. “I was obviously concerned about sending outsiders into schools and possibly increasing the risk of Covid transmission,” he added.
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Thousands of volunteers are flocking to research hospitals across Pakistan to join final-stage clinical trials of a Chinese-made vaccine for the coronavirus.Thousands of volunteers are flocking to research hospitals across Pakistan to join final-stage clinical trials of a Chinese-made vaccine for the coronavirus.
It is the first time Pakistan has participated in such a trial, which comes amid a string of positive vaccine announcements by Western pharmaceutical companies this month.It is the first time Pakistan has participated in such a trial, which comes amid a string of positive vaccine announcements by Western pharmaceutical companies this month.
The vaccine is being developed by CanSinoBio and the Beijing Institute of Biotechnology China.The vaccine is being developed by CanSinoBio and the Beijing Institute of Biotechnology China.
“I have volunteered myself for a noble cause that will help humanity,” said a volunteer at Islamabad’s Shifa hospital, where hundreds of participants are being paid about $50 for their trouble.“I have volunteered myself for a noble cause that will help humanity,” said a volunteer at Islamabad’s Shifa hospital, where hundreds of participants are being paid about $50 for their trouble.
Others should “step forward and take part in this noble cause which will save lives”, he added.Others should “step forward and take part in this noble cause which will save lives”, he added.
For years, China has focused much of its attention in Pakistan on mammoth development projects, bankrolling the construction of roads, power plants and a strategic port.For years, China has focused much of its attention in Pakistan on mammoth development projects, bankrolling the construction of roads, power plants and a strategic port.
Beijing has now tapped one of its closest allies to participate in the vaccine trials, despite Pakistan’s chequered history with inoculation campaigns.Beijing has now tapped one of its closest allies to participate in the vaccine trials, despite Pakistan’s chequered history with inoculation campaigns.
The coronavirus has killed at least 1,422,951 people since the outbreak emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1100 GMT on Thursday.The coronavirus has killed at least 1,422,951 people since the outbreak emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1100 GMT on Thursday.
At least 60,427,590 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 38,532,900 are now considered recovered.At least 60,427,590 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 38,532,900 are now considered recovered.
The tallies, using data collected by AFP from national authorities and information from the World Health Organization (WHO), probably reflect only a fraction of the actual number of infections.The tallies, using data collected by AFP from national authorities and information from the World Health Organization (WHO), probably reflect only a fraction of the actual number of infections.
Many countries are testing only symptomatic or the most serious cases.Many countries are testing only symptomatic or the most serious cases.
On Wednesday, 12,351 new deaths and 635,138 new cases were recorded worldwide. Based on the latest reports, the countries with the newest deaths were the United States with 2,439 new deaths, followed by Mexico with 858 and Italy with 722.On Wednesday, 12,351 new deaths and 635,138 new cases were recorded worldwide. Based on the latest reports, the countries with the newest deaths were the United States with 2,439 new deaths, followed by Mexico with 858 and Italy with 722.
The United States is the worst-affected country with 262,283 deaths from 12,778,254 cases. At least 4,835,956 people have been declared recovered.The United States is the worst-affected country with 262,283 deaths from 12,778,254 cases. At least 4,835,956 people have been declared recovered.
After the US, the hardest-hit countries are Brazil with 170,769 deaths from 6,166,606 cases, India with 135,223 deaths from 9,266,705 cases, Mexico with 103,597 deaths from 1,070,487 cases, and the United Kingdom with 56,533 deaths from 1,557,007 cases.After the US, the hardest-hit countries are Brazil with 170,769 deaths from 6,166,606 cases, India with 135,223 deaths from 9,266,705 cases, Mexico with 103,597 deaths from 1,070,487 cases, and the United Kingdom with 56,533 deaths from 1,557,007 cases.
The state premier of Thuringia on Thursday announced a first mass test for children in the district of Hildburghausen, Germany’s coronavirus hotspot, to find out to what extent they contribute to a rapid surge in infections. The east German district saw a record 603 cases per 100,000 people in the past seven days, more than four times Germany’s average incidence of 140, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases. “We will now conduct the first mass test for children and young people, who can be tested for free, starting next Tuesday,” Bodo Ramelow told broadcaster ARD. “Then we will know for the first time: how safe are schools and kindergartens?” The Hildburghausen district of 63,000 inhabitants introduced a regional lockdown that is stricter than the one in force in the state of Thuringia on Wednesday. Unlike most of Germany, kindergartens and schools have been closed and people are only allowed to leave their flats if they have a good reason. Violations can be punished with fines of up to 25,000 euros ($29,775). The lockdown is in place until 13 December. Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed with leaders of the 16 federal states on Wednesday night to extend and tighten national measures against the coronavirus until at least Dec. 20 but ease rules over the Christmas holidays to let families and friends celebrate together. However, another extension into January is seen as likely. While many Germans support the government’s measures, there are also a number of opponents. After police clashed with thousands of demonstrators in Berlin a week ago, around 400 people gathered in the city of Hildburghausen on Wednesday night to protest the new restrictions.The state premier of Thuringia on Thursday announced a first mass test for children in the district of Hildburghausen, Germany’s coronavirus hotspot, to find out to what extent they contribute to a rapid surge in infections. The east German district saw a record 603 cases per 100,000 people in the past seven days, more than four times Germany’s average incidence of 140, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases. “We will now conduct the first mass test for children and young people, who can be tested for free, starting next Tuesday,” Bodo Ramelow told broadcaster ARD. “Then we will know for the first time: how safe are schools and kindergartens?” The Hildburghausen district of 63,000 inhabitants introduced a regional lockdown that is stricter than the one in force in the state of Thuringia on Wednesday. Unlike most of Germany, kindergartens and schools have been closed and people are only allowed to leave their flats if they have a good reason. Violations can be punished with fines of up to 25,000 euros ($29,775). The lockdown is in place until 13 December. Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed with leaders of the 16 federal states on Wednesday night to extend and tighten national measures against the coronavirus until at least Dec. 20 but ease rules over the Christmas holidays to let families and friends celebrate together. However, another extension into January is seen as likely. While many Germans support the government’s measures, there are also a number of opponents. After police clashed with thousands of demonstrators in Berlin a week ago, around 400 people gathered in the city of Hildburghausen on Wednesday night to protest the new restrictions.
Over in Greece military C-130 transport planes have begun airlifting patients stricken with Covid-19 from Drama, in the north of the country, to Athens as the government announced that a nationwide lockdown would be extended until December 7th.Over in Greece military C-130 transport planes have begun airlifting patients stricken with Covid-19 from Drama, in the north of the country, to Athens as the government announced that a nationwide lockdown would be extended until December 7th.
In what has become the most evident sign yet of the strain now being placed on overstretched hospitals in the region, health authorities took the step this morning of moving gravely ill people to intensive care wards in the Greek capital. Local media reported the patients were transferred in isolation capsules aboard the aircraft. Patients have also been airlifted from Rhodes island to Crete and Andros to Athens, the latter in a Super Puma helicopter.In what has become the most evident sign yet of the strain now being placed on overstretched hospitals in the region, health authorities took the step this morning of moving gravely ill people to intensive care wards in the Greek capital. Local media reported the patients were transferred in isolation capsules aboard the aircraft. Patients have also been airlifted from Rhodes island to Crete and Andros to Athens, the latter in a Super Puma helicopter.
Mounting pressure on the nation’s already fragile health system is such that the head of the Panhellenic Medical Association sounded the alarm Thursday. “Numbers have accelerated very quickly in very little time,” said Dr Athanasios Exadaktylos, noting that of the 1,902 fatalities recorded since the start of the pandemic, 1,257 had occurred since 1 November. “And [as a result] another danger has become clear: that if all the wards the country has at its disposal are occupied by patients suffering from Coronavirus then patients with other ailments may find themselves in difficulty … patients suffering from other ailments may die.”Mounting pressure on the nation’s already fragile health system is such that the head of the Panhellenic Medical Association sounded the alarm Thursday. “Numbers have accelerated very quickly in very little time,” said Dr Athanasios Exadaktylos, noting that of the 1,902 fatalities recorded since the start of the pandemic, 1,257 had occurred since 1 November. “And [as a result] another danger has become clear: that if all the wards the country has at its disposal are occupied by patients suffering from Coronavirus then patients with other ailments may find themselves in difficulty … patients suffering from other ailments may die.”
Greece has registered just under 100,000 infections but since the autumn has seen a surge in cases prompting the government to impose a nationwide lockdown as of November 6th.Greece has registered just under 100,000 infections but since the autumn has seen a surge in cases prompting the government to impose a nationwide lockdown as of November 6th.
Asked if he thought curbs on movement should be lifted, Exadakytlos echoed government officials saying he believed the lockdown should be extended saying “it should have been imposed earlier.”Asked if he thought curbs on movement should be lifted, Exadakytlos echoed government officials saying he believed the lockdown should be extended saying “it should have been imposed earlier.”
Greece will extend its nationwide lockdown until 7 December as Covid-19 cases continued to surge across the country, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said on Thursday. Greece has registered a total of 97,288 Coronavirus cases and 1,902 deaths, with the hardest-hit area being northern Greece. Hospitals are operating at almost full capacity, according to health ministry data.Greece will extend its nationwide lockdown until 7 December as Covid-19 cases continued to surge across the country, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said on Thursday. Greece has registered a total of 97,288 Coronavirus cases and 1,902 deaths, with the hardest-hit area being northern Greece. Hospitals are operating at almost full capacity, according to health ministry data.
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