- The Reuters agency reported that over 34 million 730 thousand people have been recorded worldwide since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. cases of this disease
- More European countries are introducing restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This is e.g. in Spain and the Czech Republic
- The increase in infections is visible in many European countries. New case records were broken, among others in Poland, France
- In Russia, over 1,200,000 are already infected. people. Meanwhile, more than 90 people died in the last 24 hours in Ukraine
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Coronavirus. United Kingdom: As many as 12,000 infected
The number of coronavirus infections in the UK has increased by 12,872, although some of them are unregistered cases, and the number of deaths from Covid-19 has increased by 49, the British government announced on Saturday evening.
This is the first time since the epidemic began, where the number of new cases increased by more than 10,000 per day, although it also includes previously unrecorded infections from September 24 to October 1. The statistics provided do not separate how many of these cases are infections detected in the last 24 hours, and how many are overdue cases. Until now, the record number of daily infections was 7,143, which was announced on Tuesday.
Coronavirus. France: new record for the daily number of infections
In France, 16,000 people were detected in the last 24 hours. 972 new SARS-CoV-2 virus infections; this is the largest daily increase since the outbreak of the epidemic, the country’s health ministry informed on Saturday. Covid-19 fatalities increased by 49 to 32,000 198.
According to the data of the Ministry of Health, there are 1 thousand people in the country. 294 outbreaks, of which 255 in nursing homes. Their number increased by 80 in the last 24 hours.
The previous daily record of new infections in France was recorded on September 24.
Coronavirus. Spain: almost 5 million people with restrictions
Although Spain’s health ministry did not publish an announcement on the development of the epidemic on Saturday, estimates by the sanitary authorities of the autonomous communities of this country show that 40 deaths among infected people were confirmed between Friday and Saturday.
Travel restrictions have been in place in Madrid and in nine nearby municipalities since Friday. Restrictions applied to 4.8 million people, i.e. 71 percent. the population of the Autonomous Region of Madrid. They include entries and departures, with exceptions deemed necessary, such as going to work, school, doctor, bank, care for the sick, return to home and others.
Coronavirus. Italy: small peak of infections, emergency situation
On the last day in Italy, 27 people died, 2,000 were confirmed. 844 new coronavirus infections, the Italian health ministry said. This is the highest daily increase in the number of cases in this country in over five months.
– In Italy, we have a small peak in coronavirus cases, which are on the rise, but the situation is better than in other countries – said the director general of the Ministry of Health Giovanni Rezza. However, he believes that the situation “is starting to be a wake-up call.”
For this reason, from Saturday in Lazio and Basilicata, it is mandatory to wear masks in the open. It is possible that this requirement should be extended to the whole country.
Coronavirus. Czech Republic: Another record day. Soon a state of emergency
The Czech Ministry of Health announced on Saturday another record increase in the number of people infected with the coronavirus – 3,793 cases were confirmed, 300 more than the day before, which also marked the highest number of infections
The most difficult situation is still in the area of the city of Uherske Hradisztie in the Zlin country (province), where 341 infections per 100 thousand people were recorded within seven days. residents. On the poviat map of epidemic threats, updated by the Ministry of Health, there are no more regions that would be considered completely safe.
A state of emergency related to the spread of COVID-19 will begin on Monday. It was introduced by the government on Wednesday and is expected to run for 30 days. It will be accompanied by new restrictions that will affect the functioning of schools and the number of participants in cultural, sports and social events.
Coronavirus. Ukraine: Most deaths since pandemic started
In Ukraine, 4,661 coronavirus infections were detected in the last day, 92 patients died – these are the highest daily balances since the beginning of the pandemic. 2,146 people recovered and 877 infected were hospitalized, said the Ukrainian Minister of Health, Maksym Stepanov, on Saturday.
Friday is the fourth day in a row with a record number of infections. The highest number of infections was detected that day in Kharkiv (516) and Kiev (441).
Until October 31, the so-called adaptive quarantine, i.e. adjusting sanitary restrictions and guidelines to the scale of the epidemic in a given region.
Coronavirus. Hungary: More than 1,000 infections. Extended restrictions
1,086 new coronavirus infections were detected in Hungary in the last 24 hours; 14 people with COVID-19 died, according to the information from the Ministry of Health of this country.
On Wednesday, the Hungarian government extended the restrictions on the borders introduced on September 1 by another month. According to them, citizens of other countries are not allowed to enter the territory of Hungary, although there are exceptions to this rule, such as a business trip, a military or humanitarian convoy and the entry of citizens of neighboring countries within a 30 km zone from the border for a maximum of 24 hours. The police may also grant foreigners a permit to enter if they prove that the purpose of the visit is, for example, court proceedings, medical treatment, studies, participation in family events such as a wedding or funeral, as well as an international sports or cultural event. However, if the border inspection shows suspicion of coronavirus infection, entry is not possible.
Hungarians and their family members must undergo a border examination and go to a 10-day quarantine. If there is no suspicion of coronavirus infection during the examination, the entrant may apply for permission to undergo two tests, which, if the result is negative, will release him from quarantine.
Coronavirus. Russia: Over 1,200,000 infected
In Russia, 9,859 new cases of coronavirus infection have been detected, 447 more than the day before, the headquarters for combating the pandemic reported on Saturday. The daily increase in infections is the highest since May 15. 174 patients with COVID-19 died during the last 24 hours.
The total number of infections has risen to 1 204 502. The death toll is now 21 251.
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