For Castex, however, it is “a bit early” to buy train tickets and in any case the celebrations “will not be able to take place as usual”, being for example “unreasonable” to organize “big parties for several dozen people”. Meanwhile, the new cases of positivity to Covid-19 in France were 33,172 in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the French government. With another 425 deaths in 24 hours, the death toll rises to 42,960.
Peak of cases (33 thousand) in GB, but test record Peak of coronavirus cases registered in the 24 hours in Great Britain since the beginning: this is certified by the data released by the government which indicate 33,470 new infections registered, just below the Italian peak of these days, although with a number of daily tests that is soaring to the absolute European record: up to 377,608. On the other hand, the deaths reported in hospitals in England (in lockdown for over a week) fell slightly, passing to 317 against 361 on Wednesday, when the totalizer of victims had touched the peak of 595, which is the highest daily number of this second wave of Covid, up to a total of over 50 thousand deaths: the highest in Europe in absolute numbers, but lower than countries like Spain or Belgium in relation to the population.
Germany, health workers will be able to work even if positive In the event of a lack of personnel in hospitals, doctors and nurses positive for Covid-19 can also be employed by resorting to “special protection measures”. This was stated by the German Minister of Health, Jens Spahn, speaking at the Day of assistance. In the absence of alternatives, therefore, the medical staff or deputy to the treatment who is positive for the virus will also be called to work
In Greece over 3 thousand cases in 24 hours: never so many Greece has reported 3,316 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily figure since the first infection recorded in February, according to data from health authorities. The latest leap forward in infections brings the total number of cases in the country to 66,637. And with 50 deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, the death toll stands at 959. A resurgence of cases since the beginning of October has forced Greece to impose a nationwide lockdown until the end of the month.
Sweden overwhelmed by the second wave In Sweden, the only one in Europe to not have imposed masks, social distancing and closures of shops and restaurants at the time, Covid patients admitted to hospitals increased by 60% compared to the previous week. According to data from the European Center for Disease Control, it is the highest acceleration in Europe. Even for the local health authorities the current situation “is very serious”. Infections are also on the rise, with an average of over 4 thousand against 500 at the beginning of April.
USA, Chicago restricts activities and recommends staying home On the US front, Chicago, the third largest American city, has decided to limit activities to cope with the Covid-19 emergency. Starting Monday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot recommends staying at home, limiting travel only to essential activities such as work and school. The recommendation has a duration of 30 days, during which time it is also not recommended to invite people into the house and travel out of state. “Cancel your Thanksgiving plans,” Lightfoot said.
Surge of victims in Brazil, 926 in 24 hours And 926 Covid-19 victims have been registered in Brazil in the last 24 hours, according to the local press. This is the highest number of deaths in one day since last September 16. The total number of victims thus rises to 164,332. New infections are 34,640 more than the day before, for a total of 5,783,647 since the start of the pandemic.
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