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8 hours ago
Recent figures for covid-19 in Latin America
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Argentina: this Monday there were 1,208 new cases of covid-19 and 21 new deaths, the Ministry of Health reported. The total number of positive cases in the country is 32,785 and there are 854 deaths.
Brazil: The Ministry of Health reported at least 20,647 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, making the total number of infections in the country at least 888,271. Brazil also recorded at least 627 covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to at least 43,959, according to authorities.
Chile: The new Minister of Health, Dr. Enrique Paris, reported that on the last day there were 5,143 new cases of covid-19 and 39 deaths, totaling 179,436 infections and 3,362 deaths since the pandemic came to the country.
Colombia: The figures for this Monday indicate that there are 53,063 confirmed infections and 1,726 deaths in the country.
Ecuador: The Ministry of Public Health confirmed 47,322 cases of coronavirus and 3,929 deaths on Monday. In an infographic, he noted that 4,725 people recovered. As for the hospitalized, 478 are stable and 227 with a reserved prognosis. So far 134,833 samples were taken, between PCR and rapid. On the other hand, 2,603 ​​deaths are registered "due to probable covid-19 nationwide".
Mexico: the Mexican Health authorities reported on Monday at a press conference that the coronavirus pandemic leaves 150,264 confirmed infections in the country. Of these more than 20,000 are cases with the active virus.
In addition, fatalities were counted in 17,580 deaths from covid-19.
Paraguay: The Ministry of Health confirmed seven new cases of coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of infections to 1,296. A new death was also recorded. Now the death toll is 12. In a publication on Twitter, authorities reported that 673 people recovered and 10 people are hospitalized, two of them in intensive care.
Peru: The Ministry of Health reported this Monday that there are 232,992 confirmed cases of covid-19 and 6,860 deaths.
Puerto Rico: The Department of Health did not report new deaths from covid-19. Furthermore, six new confirmed cases and 47 probable ones were registered. So far the country has confirmed 1,477 infections.
Venezuela: In the last 24 hours there have been 20 new positive cases and one deceased.
8 hours ago
Coronavirus model projects 201,129 deaths in the US for october
By Jen Christensen
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A closely watched model that predicts covid-19 deaths now predicts that there will be more than 201,000 deaths in the United States by October 1.
Projections continue to show that the decline will be difficult, with a sharp increase in the forecast of daily deaths in September and October.
Last week, the model, from the University of Washington Institute for Health Measurement and Assessment (IHME) predicted 170,000 deaths for this same time period. The model was often cited by the White House at the beginning of the pandemic and is one of 19 models currently featured on the website of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Now, the model projects that 201,129 people will die of covid-19 in the U.S. before October 1, with a possible range of 171,551 to 269,395 deaths. Ali Mokdad, one of the creators of the model, said the number of projected deaths have increased for two reasons.
"Increased mobility and premature relaxation of social distancing led to more infections and we see it in Florida, Arizona and other states. This means more projected deaths, "Mokdad told CNN in an email. "The second part is that we are now projecting to October 1, which means that an increase in this wave will result in our starting point for the second wave (more planting), so the second wave will be higher and we are capturing parts of that. Remember that the second wave begins in late August and early September. "
Daily deaths are expected to decline through June and July and remain relatively stable through August, but the model predicts a sharp increase in deaths through September.
In the model, projected daily deaths nearly double from 743 on September 1 to 1,241 on October 1. The uncertainty of the model increases the more it is projected in time.
To make the model, analysts use cell phone data to show people's increased mobility. As people move, they are more likely to come into contact with someone who is ill, but exactly how mobility corresponds to infection is not entirely clear. Wearing a mask and physical distancing can reduce the rate of disease transmission.
IHME has also said it looks at other factors in making the model, including the number of people wearing masks, air pollution figures, tests, trends in pneumonia and population density, among other factors.
The IHME model has been criticized for some of its assumptions and predictions. At one point, he projected that the deaths would stop in the summer, many experts at the time considered it unrealistic. Since then, IHME has revised its methodology.
Mokdad said it is important for people to remember to be cautious when interacting with others.
"We all need to wear our masks and stay away from each other to reduce circulation and be in a better place at the start of the second wave," said Mokdad.
8 hours ago
United Aires will temporarily prohibit those who do not wear a mask on a flight
United Airlines said that as of Thursday, passengers who are not wearing a mask during a flight will be prohibited - at least temporarily - from traveling with the airline again, pending a "thorough review of the incident" and subject to some exceptions.
Airplane personnel will notify passengers that they are not complying with the norm and will offer them a mask. If they fail to make a change, they will report after the flight reaches its destination. Upon review, the passenger may be placed on an "internal travel restriction list" and may not fly "for a period of time to be determined."
United sent an internal memo to employees Monday afternoon setting out the new guidelines, which come after an initial company policy that kept passengers refusing to wear facemasks on boarding, while the Flight personnel “strongly urge” travelers to use them during the flight.
The world's third largest airline said passengers who are eating and drinking should not wear face masks, as well as those with certain medical conditions and young children.
9 hours ago
Brazil reports more than 20,000 new cases of coronavirus
By Rodrigo Pedroso and Taylor Barnes
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The Brazilian Ministry of Health reported at least 20,647 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, making the total number of infections in the country at least 888,271.
Brazil also recorded at least 627 deaths from covid-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to at least 43,959, according to the Ministry of Health.
Monday also marks a month that Brazil has been without a health minister.
Since Nelson Teich's resignation on May 15, the ministry has been led on an interim basis by Eduardo Pazuello, an Army general and former executive secretary of the ministry. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree formalizing Pazuello's role as interim minister on June 2.
Teich's resignation in May was the second departure of a Brazilian health minister during the covid-19 outbreak, after Bolsonaro fired his predecessor, Luiz Henrique Mandetta, in April.
11 hours ago
The Oscars are postponed: the ceremony will be in April 2021
By Sandra González
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The biggest movie night was rescheduled for the first time in 40 years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that the 93rd Oscars will no longer take place on February 28 as scheduled.
Instead, the board of governors said the show will take place on April 25, 2021.
“For over a century, movies have played an important role in comforting, inspiring, and entertaining us in the darkest moments. They certainly have this year. Our hope, by extending the eligibility period and the date of our Awards, is to provide flexibility as filmmakers need to finish and release their films without being penalized for something that is beyond anyone's control, "said Academy President David Rubin, and Academy CEO Dawn Hudson in a joint statement.
In addition to the delay, the Academy agreed to extend the film eligibility window, which generally corresponds to the calendar year. For the Oscars 2021, the new window will last until February 28, 2021.
16 hours ago
Chile registers more than 5,000 new infections and totals more than 3,300 deaths from covid-19
By Cristopher Ulloa
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This Monday, the new Minister of Health of Chile, Dr. Enrique Paris, reported that on the last day there were 5,143 new cases of covid-19 and 39 deaths, totaling 179,436 infections and 3,362 deaths since the pandemic arrived. to the southern country on March 3.
Of the new cases reported, 4,660 correspond to symptomatic cases and 483 to people who had no symptoms, he noted.
The health authority - who for the first time was accompanied by two mayors from the Metropolitan Region in a daily report - also assured that there are currently 27,282 active cases at risk of contagion and 391 mechanical respirators available in the country.
When asked about the extent of the quarantine measures, Dr. Paris explained that these "may have a good result, but they depend on the characteristics of the population and the socioeconomic, housing and local situation." And he added that the confinement will be kept as long as necessary so that the level of contagion can be lowered.
On the PCR tests for covid-19, 18,808 were taken on the last day, for a total of 858,958, according to the authorities.
18 hours ago
Jair Bolsonaro says he spoke to Putin on the phone about covid-19 and the BRICS summit
By CNN
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Russian President Vladimir Putin made a phone call on Monday, according to a Bolsonaro tweet.
"We agree to further deepen cooperation between our countries, including in the fight against covid-19. We also discussed the results we want to achieve at the next BRICS summit in Saint Petersburg, "President Bolsonaro said in a tweet.
BRICS is an acronym for the union of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
21 hours ago
This is the latest news from the coronavirus pandemic
The new coronavirus has infected almost 8 million people worldwide and has killed more than 433,000. Here is what you need to know about the covid-19 spread:
China is rushing to contain a new outbreak: Beijing officials are trying to locate 200,000 people after a new outbreak of cases linked to a wholesale seafood market.
England's stores reopen: Shoppers lined up long lines of social distancing outside of outlets across the country as the UK eases closure restrictions.
Global stocks plummet: markets plummeted as US USA and China are dealing with new outbreaks. Dow futures fell 3.2%, while South Korea's Kospi lost 4.8%, closing its worst day since March.
Germany its travel restrictions: The country eased restrictions for citizens traveling to 27 nations in continental Europe. Spain is not yet included in the list, but some German tourists can now travel to the popular Balearic island of Mallorca.
Cases arise from Guatemala: the country has declared a state of "maximum alert" in four administrative regions. Current restrictions include full-day curfews on Sundays. The country has recorded at least 9,845 cases of the disease, according to Johns Hopkins University.
23 hours ago
Germany lifts travel warning for 27 European countries
By Al Goodman, Ingrid Formanek and Laura PĂ©rez Maestro
Germany lifted its travel warning for 27 countries in continental Europe.
Spain is not included in the list, but some German tourists can now travel to the popular island of Mallorca in the Spanish Balearic archipelago.
However, the Frankfurt airport this morning was silent. Only two flights depart to Palma de Mallorca today, according to the departure screen shown by CNN affiliate n-tv.
The Balearic Islands expect 10,900 German visitors in the second half of June in a "pilot project" to test tourism security measures during the pandemic, the Balearic regional presidency said.
The project begins on June 15, two weeks before the rest of Spain reopens for tourism, and includes the islands of Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera.
23 hours ago
The latest on coronavirus
By CNN
Cases in Beijing linked to a market: since Thursday, the Chinese capital has reported 79 cases of coronavirus, almost all linked to a wholesale food market, according to the National Health Commission, which described the situation in the city as " severe and uncertain ”. Beijing closed the Xinfadi wholesale food market, is tracking those who visited it, and has closed several neighborhoods to control the outbreak.
France easing more restrictions: President Emmanuel Macron said that mainland France will lift all previously applied restrictions on companies and transport starting Monday. Macron also said that France will follow the recommendation of the EU Commission to open the borders on Monday.
Chinese company says experimental vaccine induces antibodies: A Chinese company says its experimental coronavirus vaccine has caused the body to produce antibodies against the virus. Sinovac Biotech is testing the vaccine on more than 700 volunteers in an accelerated trial.
Case Groups in Japan Linked to Youth: New research from Japan suggests that many clusters of coronavirus cases outside of hospitals may have been started by people younger than 40 or not feeling sick. The findings offer insight into who might be driving the virus's transmission.
Increase in cases in Brazil: The Brazilian Ministry of Health reported 17,110 new cases on Sunday, bringing the country's total to 867,624. Brazil is the most affected country in Latin America, and one of the few large nations where covid-19 cases and death rates continue to rise.
Hong Kong Disneyland about to reopen: And in kinder news, on June 18 Hong Kong Disneyland will become the second Disney park in the world to reopen. The park closed on January 26 and has remained that way ever since, with a few exceptions, such as its hotels and some restaurants. Shanghai Disneyland was the first Disney park to reopen.
19 hours ago
Declared maximum alert in 4 departments of Guatemala
By Michelle Mendoza
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The departments of Guatemala, El Progreso, Sacatepéquez and San Marcos were declared in a state of maximum alert, this Sunday, in the fight against the coronavirus in that Central American country.
The decision was communicated by the President of Guatemala, Alejandro Giammattei, in a message to the Nation and explained the measure as a response to the increase in cases in these departments, so that the restriction on interdepartmental mobility in these 4 parts of the country remains. .
In his speech, Giammattei announced new provisions for the next 15 days: vehicles can only be mobilized on alternate days, depending on the completion of their plates. One day those ended in even numbers, the next day those ended in odd numbers, with the exception of Sundays where the Curfew will govern, as well as between weeks from 18:00 hours until 5:00 am.
1 day ago
More than 50 people test positive in Beijing; put neighborhoods in confinement
By Shawn Deng and Steven Jiang
Dozens of people in Beijing have tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend as the Chinese government tries to stem the spread of the virus in the capital. Local authorities tested more than 76,000 people on Sunday, 59 of whom tested positive, city officials said today.
Beijing had not reported any new cases for nearly two months as of Thursday.
Since then, the city has reported 79 confirmed cases, almost all related to a wholesale food market, according to the National Health Commission, which called the situation in Beijing "severe and uncertain."
Market Closure, Mass Testing: On Saturday, Beijing closed the Xinfadi wholesale food market, the largest of its kind in the country, and began mass testing for anyone who has visited the market since May 30 and their close contacts. .
By declaring "wartime emergencies" in parts of the city, local officials have closed the market and at least 11 neighborhoods in the surrounding area, and locked up an increasing number of other neighborhoods where new cases were reported.
Officials are tracking those who visited the market: On Monday, Beijing officials said nearly 30,000 people had been to the market during the 14-day period before it closed.
The city ordered people who had recently visited the market and their close contacts to stay home for two weeks for medical observation. Several local officials, including the deputy director of the district where the market is located, have been fired, the government announced Monday.
Traces of the virus were found: A market official told state media on Friday that traces of the virus were found in multiple environmental samples taken from the market, including cutting boards used to cut imported salmon, prompting supermarkets and restaurants in the city ​​will remove fish from its shelves and menus.
Beijing officials said the genetic sequence indicated that the virus found on the market is similar to the strains normally found in Europe, and promised to carry out inspections of all shipments abroad.
1 day ago
The United States reported more than 19,500 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday
By Alta Spells
At least 2 million 94,058 cases of coronavirus have been reported in the United States and at least 115,732 people have died, according to the Johns Hopkins University count.
On Sunday, Johns Hopkins reported 19,532 new cases and 296 new deaths in the country.
The total includes cases from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and other US territories, as well as repatriated cases.
1 day ago
Brazil reports more than 17,000 new cases of coronavirus
By Rodrigo Pedroso and Taylor Barnes
The Brazilian Ministry of Health reported 17,110 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the country's total to 867,624.
Brazil also registered 612 new deaths from covid-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the number of deaths in the country to 43,332, according to the Ministry of Health.
Brazil is one of the few large countries in the world where coronavirus cases and death rates continue to rise.
It is the most affected country in Latin America, with thousands of confirmed cases increasing every day. Only the United States has more confirmed cases than Brazil.
1 day ago
Recent figures for covid-19 in Latin America
By CNN Spanish
Guatemala: more than 380 deaths from covid-19
The Guatemalan Ministry of Health reported 354 new cases of covid-19 and 17 deaths. The total figures increased to 7,573 cases and 384 deaths.
Venezuela: almost 3,000 confirmed cases
This Sunday, 74 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Venezuela. In total so far there are 2,978 cases with 25 deaths.
Panama: more than 20,600 positive cases
The Panamanian Ministry of Health reported that 627 new cases of covid-19 and 8 new deceased were registered. The total figure in the country that 20,686 cases and 437 deaths.
Argentina: 31,577 cases confirmed by covid-19 and 833 deaths
This Sunday, the Argentine Ministry of Health reported that 1,282 new cases of covid-19 and 14 new deaths were registered.
Colombia: 50,939 confirmed cases and 1,667 deaths
The Colombian Ministry of Health reported this Sunday that 2,193 new cases of coronavirus and 75 new deaths were reported.
Peru: 229,736 cases confirmed by covid-19 and 6,688 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health.
Costa Rica: 1,715 confirmed cases and 12 deaths
This Sunday, 53 new cases were registered for covid-19, according to the Ministry of Health.
Paraguay: 28 new cases in the last 24 hours
This Sunday the Paraguayan Ministry of Health reported 28 new cases; 1,289 in total and 11 deaths attributed to the virus.
Chile reports 6,938 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours
There are 174,293 cases of coronavirus in the country and 3,323 deaths according to the Ministry of Health.
Ecuador reports 395 new cases of coronavirus and 22 deaths in the last 24 hours
The Ecuadorian Ministry of Health reported this Sunday that there are 46,751 coronavirus cases and 3,896 deaths.
Dominican Republic registers 390 new cases of coronavirus
The total number of cases according to the Ministry of Public Health is now 22,962, with a total of 592 deaths so far.
El Salvador reports 117 new cases of coronavirus
El Salvador's Ministry of Health reported this Sunday 1,837 confirmed total cases and 72 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
Honduras: 8,858 confirmed cases and 312 deaths
This Sunday the Honduran Ministry of Health reported that 403 new cases of covid-19 and two deaths were reported today.
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