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Coronavirus live: England’s health secretary criticised over Covid recovery remarks; Italy records further 5,000 cases Coronavirus live: England’s health secretary criticised over Covid recovery remarks; Italy records further 5,000 cases
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Sajid Javid has been criticised for saying people must no longer ‘cower’ from coronavirusSajid Javid has been criticised for saying people must no longer ‘cower’ from coronavirus
Protesters took to the streets in several Brazilian cities on Saturday to demand the impeachment of president Jair Bolsonaro, whose popularity has fallen in recent weeks amid corruption scandals against the backdrop of the pandemic. Over 500,000 Brazilians have died of Covid-19 under Bolsonaro’s leadership, who has been widely criticized for dismissing the severity of the disease and opposing masks and social distancing measures, Reuters reports. Bolsonaro is now being investigated in the Senate, which is probing the possibility of corruption tied to the purchase of an Indian coronavirus vaccine.
The UK’s health secretary Sajid Javid has been criticised for saying on Twitter that people must no longer “cower” from coronavirus as he announced he had made a “full recovery” from Covid-19.The UK’s health secretary Sajid Javid has been criticised for saying on Twitter that people must no longer “cower” from coronavirus as he announced he had made a “full recovery” from Covid-19.
Italy reported 5,140 daily infections on Saturday compared to 5,143 on Friday. It also recorded five coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday against 17 the day before, the country’s health ministry said.Italy reported 5,140 daily infections on Saturday compared to 5,143 on Friday. It also recorded five coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday against 17 the day before, the country’s health ministry said.
Tunisia suffered its worst daily toll, recording 317 deaths in 24 hours. Its health ministry also reported 5,624 new cases.Tunisia suffered its worst daily toll, recording 317 deaths in 24 hours. Its health ministry also reported 5,624 new cases.
A further case of Covid was identified among the athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. There were also 17 Olympics-related cases, taking the total to 123.A further case of Covid was identified among the athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. There were also 17 Olympics-related cases, taking the total to 123.
Several people were arrested in Sydney as thousands attended anti-lockdown protests. Unmasked demonstrators marched through the city carrying signs calling for “freedom” and what they believe to be “the truth”.Several people were arrested in Sydney as thousands attended anti-lockdown protests. Unmasked demonstrators marched through the city carrying signs calling for “freedom” and what they believe to be “the truth”.
Malaysia recorded the highest number of daily infections since the beginning of the pandemic. The health ministry reported 15,902 new cases, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the country to 996,393.Malaysia recorded the highest number of daily infections since the beginning of the pandemic. The health ministry reported 15,902 new cases, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the country to 996,393.
Vietnam posted its greatest daily caseload of the pandemic for the second day in a row. The health ministry said it had identified 7,968 new cases.Vietnam posted its greatest daily caseload of the pandemic for the second day in a row. The health ministry said it had identified 7,968 new cases.
An emergency UK government plan to prevent the spiralling “pingdemic” from hitting food supplies has descended into chaos, with industry leaders condemning the scheme as an “absolute disaster” that has done more harm than good.An emergency UK government plan to prevent the spiralling “pingdemic” from hitting food supplies has descended into chaos, with industry leaders condemning the scheme as an “absolute disaster” that has done more harm than good.
As train services were also disrupted on Saturday by the number of workers self-isolating, airports reported long queues at passport controls and the hospitality industry warned of a summer of closures, Downing St defied growing calls to bring forward a full relaxation of quarantine rules from the scheduled date of 16 August. As train services were also disrupted on Saturday by the number of workers self-isolating, airports reported long queues at passport controls and the hospitality industry warned of a summer of closures, Downing Street defied growing calls to bring forward a full relaxation of quarantine rules from the scheduled date of 16 August.
In an attempt to prevent more empty supermarket shelves and avert wider economic damage, ministers bowed last Thursday to persistent pressure from the food industry, announcing that around 10,000 workers in the sector would be exempted from the rules if they tested negative on a daily basis. Others in key sectors of the economy and vital public services are also included in the emergency plan.In an attempt to prevent more empty supermarket shelves and avert wider economic damage, ministers bowed last Thursday to persistent pressure from the food industry, announcing that around 10,000 workers in the sector would be exempted from the rules if they tested negative on a daily basis. Others in key sectors of the economy and vital public services are also included in the emergency plan.
But several food industry leaders responsible for the supply chain told the Observer the measures had been so badly mishandled and poorly communicated that they had made the crisis worse.But several food industry leaders responsible for the supply chain told the Observer the measures had been so badly mishandled and poorly communicated that they had made the crisis worse.
The UK’s health secretary Sajid Javid has been criticised for saying people must no longer “cower” from coronavirus after he announced he had made a “full recovery” from Covid-19.The UK’s health secretary Sajid Javid has been criticised for saying people must no longer “cower” from coronavirus after he announced he had made a “full recovery” from Covid-19.
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy accused him of having “insulted” people who followed the rules to protect others, while the Lib Dems told him to apologise to those who have shielded because they are particularly vulnerable to the disease.Shadow justice secretary David Lammy accused him of having “insulted” people who followed the rules to protect others, while the Lib Dems told him to apologise to those who have shielded because they are particularly vulnerable to the disease.
Javid, who had received both jabs before testing positive, said on Saturday he had made a “full recovery” and his “symptoms were very mild, thanks to amazing vaccines”.Javid, who had received both jabs before testing positive, said on Saturday he had made a “full recovery” and his “symptoms were very mild, thanks to amazing vaccines”.
“Please, if you haven’t yet, get your jab, as we learn to live with, rather than cower from, this virus,” he wrote on Twitter. Lammy questioned his use of the word cower, as did many social media users.“Please, if you haven’t yet, get your jab, as we learn to live with, rather than cower from, this virus,” he wrote on Twitter. Lammy questioned his use of the word cower, as did many social media users.
“129,000 Brits have died from Covid under your Government’s watch,” the Labour MP wrote.“129,000 Brits have died from Covid under your Government’s watch,” the Labour MP wrote.
“Don’t denigrate people for trying to keep themselves and their families safe.”“Don’t denigrate people for trying to keep themselves and their families safe.”
Lib Dem health spokeswoman Munira Wilson said Javid’s tweet was “outrageous” while thousands remain in hospital with Covid-19.Lib Dem health spokeswoman Munira Wilson said Javid’s tweet was “outrageous” while thousands remain in hospital with Covid-19.
Greek police used teargas and water cannon to disperse people who had gathered in central Athens on Saturday to protest against mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations.Greek police used teargas and water cannon to disperse people who had gathered in central Athens on Saturday to protest against mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations.
More than 4,000 people rallied outside the Greek parliament for a third time this month to oppose mandatory inoculations for some workers, such as healthcare and nursing staff.More than 4,000 people rallied outside the Greek parliament for a third time this month to oppose mandatory inoculations for some workers, such as healthcare and nursing staff.
A police official, who asked not to be named, said some protesters had thrown petrol bombs, prompting the police to respond with tear gas.A police official, who asked not to be named, said some protesters had thrown petrol bombs, prompting the police to respond with tear gas.
Nearly 2,500 Covid-19 cases in Greece were reported on Saturday, bringing the total number of infected people to 474,366.Nearly 2,500 Covid-19 cases in Greece were reported on Saturday, bringing the total number of infected people to 474,366.
Libyan authorities on Saturday stepped up their vaccination campaign around the capital Tripoli, as coronavirus cases rise across the country.Libyan authorities on Saturday stepped up their vaccination campaign around the capital Tripoli, as coronavirus cases rise across the country.
The health ministry has set up temporary centres in six districts of the capital.The health ministry has set up temporary centres in six districts of the capital.
“The campaign will continue until all the available doses are used,” doctor Rawad Behelille told AFP in central Tripoli.“The campaign will continue until all the available doses are used,” doctor Rawad Behelille told AFP in central Tripoli.
Algeria will manufacture the Chinese coronavirus vaccine Sinovac locally, the government announced.Algeria will manufacture the Chinese coronavirus vaccine Sinovac locally, the government announced.
Chinese experts arrived Friday to inspect equipment destined for a factory in Constantine, in eastern Algeria, a statement from the pharmaceutical industry ministry said.Chinese experts arrived Friday to inspect equipment destined for a factory in Constantine, in eastern Algeria, a statement from the pharmaceutical industry ministry said.
Sinovac will be the second coronavirus vaccine to be produced in Algeria, with the Russian vaccine Sputnik V to be produced locally from September, according to authorities.Sinovac will be the second coronavirus vaccine to be produced in Algeria, with the Russian vaccine Sputnik V to be produced locally from September, according to authorities.
The Pasteur Institute of Algeria said it had received 2.4 million doses of Sinovac, bringing the total number of doses of all vaccines received so far by the country to nearly six million, AFP reports.The Pasteur Institute of Algeria said it had received 2.4 million doses of Sinovac, bringing the total number of doses of all vaccines received so far by the country to nearly six million, AFP reports.
Russia has sent a shipment of coronavirus-related humanitarian assistance to Cuba, including 1 million medical masks, the defence ministry said, adding President Vladimir Putin had given instructions for the aid.Russia has sent a shipment of coronavirus-related humanitarian assistance to Cuba, including 1 million medical masks, the defence ministry said, adding President Vladimir Putin had given instructions for the aid.
Cuba, which kept coronavirus infections low last year, earlier this week reported the highest rate of contagion per capita in Latin America. That has strained its healthcare sector and helped stoke rare anti-government protests earlier this month on the Communist-run island.Cuba, which kept coronavirus infections low last year, earlier this week reported the highest rate of contagion per capita in Latin America. That has strained its healthcare sector and helped stoke rare anti-government protests earlier this month on the Communist-run island.
Two military planes carrying 88 tonnes of aid – including food and personal protective equipment, amongst it over 1 million medical masks – departed from an airfield near Moscow on Saturday, the defence ministry said.Two military planes carrying 88 tonnes of aid – including food and personal protective equipment, amongst it over 1 million medical masks – departed from an airfield near Moscow on Saturday, the defence ministry said.
“On the instructions of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, military transport aircraft are delivering humanitarian aid to the Republic of Cuba,” the ministry said.“On the instructions of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, military transport aircraft are delivering humanitarian aid to the Republic of Cuba,” the ministry said.
Thousands of people protested in cities across Italy against the government’s introduction of restrictions on unvaccinated people as Rome tries to slow an upturn in Covid-19 infections, AFP reports.Thousands of people protested in cities across Italy against the government’s introduction of restrictions on unvaccinated people as Rome tries to slow an upturn in Covid-19 infections, AFP reports.
“Freedom!” and “Down with the dictatorship!” chanted Italian flag-waving demonstrators from Naples in the south to Turin in the north, while rain-soaked protesters in Milan shouted: “No Green Pass!”“Freedom!” and “Down with the dictatorship!” chanted Italian flag-waving demonstrators from Naples in the south to Turin in the north, while rain-soaked protesters in Milan shouted: “No Green Pass!”
The vast majority were not wearing masks.The vast majority were not wearing masks.
The “green pass”, which is an extension of the EU’s digital Covid certificate, will be required from 6 August to enter cinemas, museums, indoor swimming pools or sports stadiums, or eat indoors at restaurants.The “green pass”, which is an extension of the EU’s digital Covid certificate, will be required from 6 August to enter cinemas, museums, indoor swimming pools or sports stadiums, or eat indoors at restaurants.
It will serve as proof bearers have either been vaccinated, undergone a recent negative Covid-19 test, or recovered from a coronavirus infection.It will serve as proof bearers have either been vaccinated, undergone a recent negative Covid-19 test, or recovered from a coronavirus infection.
An official with France’s interior ministry said 161,000 people had demonstrated across the country on Saturday against Covid-19 restrictions and a vaccination campaign, up from 114,000 a week earlier, Reuters reports.An official with France’s interior ministry said 161,000 people had demonstrated across the country on Saturday against Covid-19 restrictions and a vaccination campaign, up from 114,000 a week earlier, Reuters reports.
Since the vaccine rollout began in England last year, the journey has been relatively smooth. The few bumps that the jab juggernaut has encountered, mostly hiccups in the supply chain, have been successfully navigated.Since the vaccine rollout began in England last year, the journey has been relatively smooth. The few bumps that the jab juggernaut has encountered, mostly hiccups in the supply chain, have been successfully navigated.
Yet there are now concerns about the final stages, with under-30s showing markedly more reluctance to get their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines than older people.Yet there are now concerns about the final stages, with under-30s showing markedly more reluctance to get their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines than older people.
So far, 58.4% of 18- to 24-year-olds and 58.9% of 25- to 29-year-olds in England have received a first dose since they became eligible on 18 June according to Public Health England, but that number is now rising slowly enough to alarm NHS trusts.So far, 58.4% of 18- to 24-year-olds and 58.9% of 25- to 29-year-olds in England have received a first dose since they became eligible on 18 June according to Public Health England, but that number is now rising slowly enough to alarm NHS trusts.
During protests in Paris against Covid-19 restrictions and a vaccination campaign, police sought to push back demonstrators near the capital’s Gare Saint-Lazare railway station after protesters had knocked over a police motorbike ridden by two officers, television pictures showed.During protests in Paris against Covid-19 restrictions and a vaccination campaign, police sought to push back demonstrators near the capital’s Gare Saint-Lazare railway station after protesters had knocked over a police motorbike ridden by two officers, television pictures showed.
Images showed a heavy police presence on the capital’s streets. Scuffles between police and demonstrators also broke out the Champs-Elysees thoroughfare, where teargas was fired and traffic was halted, Reuters reports.Images showed a heavy police presence on the capital’s streets. Scuffles between police and demonstrators also broke out the Champs-Elysees thoroughfare, where teargas was fired and traffic was halted, Reuters reports.
At another protest called by far-right politicians in west Paris, demonstrators opposed to anti-coronavirus measures carried banners reading “Stop the dictatorship”.At another protest called by far-right politicians in west Paris, demonstrators opposed to anti-coronavirus measures carried banners reading “Stop the dictatorship”.
Protests were also planned in cities including Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes and Toulouse.Protests were also planned in cities including Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes and Toulouse.
French lawmakers are due to vote this weekend on a bill drafted by the government aimed at setting up a health pass and mandatory vaccination for health workers.French lawmakers are due to vote this weekend on a bill drafted by the government aimed at setting up a health pass and mandatory vaccination for health workers.
Turkey’s new coronavirus cases jumped to 12,381 on Saturday, the highest level since mid-May.Turkey’s new coronavirus cases jumped to 12,381 on Saturday, the highest level since mid-May.
Health ministry data also showed that 58 people died due to Covid-19, Reuters reports.Health ministry data also showed that 58 people died due to Covid-19, Reuters reports.