The toll of the pandemic since the beginning of its spread in China last February is approaching one million deaths. The total deaths are over 987,000 worldwide. The new cases are approaching 315,000 infected, the second largest number recorded since the beginning of the pandemic by John Hopkins University for a total of over 32.4 million. In Russia, according to the data collected by the American university website, there are over 1.1 million confirmed cases and 20 thousand victims. The situation of Latin American countries is serious: 798 thousand cases and over 25 thousand deaths in Colombia, 794 thousand cases and 32 thousand deaths in Peru, 720 thousand cases and almost 76 thousand deaths in Mexico. In Europe, in Spain, in full second wave, the number of positives has risen to 716 thousand, with over 31 thousand deaths. And even in France the numbers continue to rise with 552 thousand cases and over 31 thousand deaths. In the United Kingdom there are 425 thousand cases with 42 thousand deaths
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Panama suspends Carnival
Panama, the country with the highest number of coronavirus infections in Central America, has announced the suspension of the Carnival. This was announced by the Minister of Health of Panama, Luis Francisco Sucre. Yesterday the Central American country recorded 705 new cases and 14 deaths, for a total of 109,431 victims since the beginning of the pandemic. The announcement follows that of Brazil which has decided to postpone the most famous carnival in the world, that of Rio de Janeiro.
USA, over 203 thousand dead and 7 million infected
The United States has reached the number of 7,027,910 cases of COVID-19 and 203,571 deaths, according to the tally provided by Johns Hopkins University. 53,469 more infections than Thursday and 843 new deaths. New York State is the hardest hit in the United States with 33,102 victims.
Belgium, hospital admissions for Covid-19 rise by 58%
Hospital admissions for Covid-19 in Belgium have risen by 58% in the last week. The infections reached 1540 a day, between 16 and 22 September. According to the latest data released by the Belgian health authority. The beds occupied by coronavirus patients are currently 620, of which 109 in intensive care, while a total of 110,976 cases of infection registered since the beginning of the epidemic, out of 11.46 million inhabitants. In total the deaths were 9,969
United Kingdom, new bans. The number of people subject to restrictions rises to 17 million
More than a quarter of the UK’s population will live under further restrictions, as new measures on social distancing come into effect in parts of the country, reports theAp. At midnight in Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds, families were banned from visiting other homes. Citizens of those areas are also advised against meeting people outside their own nucleus even in bars, shops or parks. Measures to counter Covid-19 come as the UK recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases in a single day, with 6,874 new cases.
Coronavirus, the second wave hits the UK. Lockdown or not, will Johnson be able to avoid the same mistakes?
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The restrictions are already in place in large areas of North West England, West Yorkshire, North East and Midlands, as well as parts of West Scotland, and will also be extended to Northern Ireland, Cardiff and Swansea. People will not be able to enter or exit risk areas without a plausible reason
The total number of people expected to live under stricter rules will rise to 17 million.
Coronavirus, thousands of “prisoner” students of English and Scottish universities
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Iran, new blocks to stem the pandemic in Tehran
The president of Ranian Hassan Rouhani authorized the country’s provinces to impose blockades wherever necessary to stem a rapid increase in coronavirus cases. “We are forced to intensify regulations and supervision”, starting with the capital Tehran, Rouhani said in a television note. He said government-run coronavirus task force offices across the country will make recommendations on restrictions and decide whether to impose one-week lockdowns. Iran’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 25,000, and cases identified on Friday were 439,882, according to the health ministry. Iranian health authorities are alarmed by the increase in infections, and urge the country to respect health protocols to control the spread of the disease.
Brazil, another 729 dead, 140 thousand total number
Another 729 deaths in the last 24 hours in Brazil from the coronavirus, 31,911 the new positives. The total number of victims for Covid-19 rises to 140,537. Brazil is the second country for the number of victims after the United States.
Japan “determined” to welcome the Olympics: “It would be a victory for humanity over Covid-19”
The new prime minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga, assured Friday that he was “determined” to welcome the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, after a one-year postponement due to the pandemic. In a pre-recorded message, on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, Suga, said he wanted to make these games “proof of humanity’s victory over the coronavirus pandemic”. Reuters. While the pandemic shows no signs of slowing, the organizers of the Tokyo Olympics and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have been more confident in recent weeks that the event, originally scheduled for July 24 to August 9, will likely be organized.
Save the children alarm: thousands without school in sub-Saharan Africa
Tens of thousands of children in sub-Saharan Africa have been forced to drop out of school or have seen the start of their school year delayed after heavy floods forced them out of their homes and destroyed their classrooms. This was supported by Save the Children, the international organization that for over 100 years has been fighting to save children at risk and guarantee them a future. The organization is urging governments to step up remedial work in schools and provide temporary classrooms for children who have had to flee so that the devastating impact of Covid-19 on their education does not add to this further obstacle. Governments also urgently need to create alternative housing for families who have taken refuge in schools.
