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Colombia reports its highest number of deaths in a single day
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The Colombian government registered 7,945 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, for a total of 226,373 since the pandemic began. Of these, 110,281 are active cases.
In addition, authorities also reported 315 deaths, the highest number in a single day the country has had. Thus the deaths increase to 7,688.
45 mins ago
Trump cancels part of Republican convention
President Donald Trump announced that there will be no Republican convention activities in Jacksonville, Florida. Events in Charlotte, North Carolina will still take place. He said he will make an acceptance speech, but "in a different way."
3 hours ago
The United States reports more than 4 million cases of coronavirus
By Brandon Miller
There have been at least 4,005,414 cases of coronavirus in the United States since the start of the pandemic, and at least 143,820 people have died across the country, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
JHU recorded the first case of coronavirus in the United States on January 21:
- It took 99 days for the country to reach 1 million cases on April 28.
- It then took 43 more days to reach 2 million cases on June 10.
- It took another 28 days to get past 3 million cases on July 8.
- It has taken the United States only 15 additional days to exceed 4 million cases.
7 hours ago
Florida records a record 173 deaths from coronavirus in 24 hours
By Rosa Flores and Denise Royal
The state of Florida reported 10,249 new cases of covid-19 and an additional 173 deaths Thursday, breaking the previous record of 156 deaths on July 16, according to the Florida Department of Health.
This brings the state's total cases to at least 389,868 according to the state Department of Health. The death toll for statewide residents is now 5,518.
11 hours ago
There are no free beds in the ICU in 53 Florida hospitals
By Rosa Flores and Denise Royal
In Florida, 53 hospitals have reached ICU capacity and have no beds available for the second consecutive day, according to data released by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Eight of the hospitals at full capacity are in Miami-Dade County, AHCA data shows.
Another 44 hospitals have 10% or less of available ICU capacity.
More than 5,000 people have died from the virus in Florida.
Despite the crisis, the state's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that all public schools will reopen in August.
DeSantis has also resisted calls to consider an order making the use of face masks mandatory.
11 hours ago
The world's largest cinema chain is postponing its reopening in the US again.
By Frank Pallotta
With the summer blockbusters delaying their release dates due to the coronavirus, AMC Theaters is delaying its opening once again.
The world's largest cinema chain is postponing the reopening of its American movie theaters in "mid-to-late August," the company said Thursday.
AMC was supposed to have a gradual reopening on July 15 in hopes of being fully operational by July 24. That date was delayed to July 30 at the end of last month.
"This new moment reflects the currently anticipated release dates for highly anticipated blockbusters such as Warner Bros. 'Tenet and Disney's Mulan, as well as the release dates of several other new films that will hit the giant AMC screens," he said. the company in a statement.
12 hours ago
France to distribute 40 million face masks to the poorest citizens
By Niamh Kennedy
France will distribute 40 million face masks to the country's poorest citizens, Health Minister Olivier VĂ©ran told France 2 television on Wednesday.
The free and reusable masks will be sent to "7 million French on the threshold of poverty," said Veran.
Those who receive financial help from the state to pay for medical expenses will receive the masks, Veran added, noting that the facial coatings are washable and can be used up to 30 times.
They will be sent directly to those who qualify for it, Veran said.
The use of face masks became mandatory in all indoor public spaces in France on Monday. French police officers have the power to fine citizens with 135 euros ($ 156) for not complying with the rules
14 hours ago
South Korea falls into recession amid pandemic
By Jill Disis
South Korea has fallen into recession as the coronavirus pandemic affects all of the world's major economies.
The Asian economy contracted 3.3% in the April-June period compared to the previous quarter, the Bank of Korea announced Thursday. This represents a second consecutive quarter of declines.
"While the recovery is already underway, it is likely to be slow in the coming months as the external environment is only gradually improving," wrote Alex Holmes, Asia economist for Capital Economics, in a research note. He noted that the drop in exports was the largest since 1963.
"We do not believe that it will be until next year that production recovers its pre-crisis level."
The main world economies are struggling because the pandemic paralyzes industry and forces people to stay at home. Japan went into recession earlier this year: That country was already struggling before the outbreak due to an increase in sales taxes and the aftermath of a powerful typhoon.
China's economy, meanwhile, avoided recession by growing in the last quarter. But the data still suggests that recovery is slow and that people are still nervous about leaving their homes.
14 hours ago
There are 124 deaths from covid-19 in Venezuela
By CNN Spanish
This Wednesday, four new deaths from coronavirus were registered in Venezuela, all over the age of 60 according to the report offered by Vice President of Communication Jorge RodrĂguez. With these, Venezuela reports to date a total of 124 deaths from covid-19.
According to Jorge RodrĂguez, 80% of the total cases in that South American country correspond to people under 49 years of age. Venezuela accumulates until this Wednesday 13,164 positive cases of covid-19. On the last day, 366 cases of community transmission and 24 cases from outside the country were added.
Currently, 4,858 infected patients without symptoms are registered, 678 of them with respiratory failure classified as mild, 15 moderate cases and 18 patients admitted to intensive care units with a serious diagnosis.
17 hours ago
Japan suffers a record increase in new cases of covid-19
By Junko Ogura and Angus Watson
Japan once again broke its record for new covid-19 cases detected in a single day with 796 new cases reported on Wednesday, according to its Health Ministry.
The highly affected capital, Tokyo, reported 238 cases on Wednesday.
The total number of covid-19 cases in Japan is now 27,741, including 712 cases diagnosed on the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
One more death was recorded in Japan on Wednesday, bringing the death toll in the country to 1,003.
17 hours ago
Argentina reports record of new cases for the second consecutive day
By Stefano Pozzebon
Argentina recorded another record daily increase in new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, according to its Health Ministry.
The ministry reported 5,782 recently confirmed cases, beating Tuesday's record of 5,344 new cases. The total number of confirmed cases in Argentina is 141,900.
The ministry also reported 98 new deaths from the virus in the past 24 hours, with a total of 2,588 deaths.
17 hours ago
Brazil's Ministry of Health says coronavirus situation appears to be "under control"
By Marcia Reverdosa and Fernanda Wenzel
(Photo by DOUGLAS MAGNO / AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil's acting health minister said Wednesday that the coronavirus situation appears to be "under control," despite the country reporting a record number of new cases on Wednesday.
In a press conference before the country's official numbers on covid-19 were published, the interim minister of Health, Eduardo Pazuello, said: "The scenario seems to me to be under control", but acknowledged that there are still "growing cases ”And stated that the increase was due to the weather.
"It is partly due to winter, to social change in winter, and this causes pollution to increase," he said.
It was previously speculated that warmer weather would slow the spread, specifically by United States President Donald Trump at the start of the pandemic. However, health experts have said that warmer weather is unlikely to stop the spread of covid-19.
"Climate would only become a major seasonal factor in covid-19 control once a large proportion of people within a given community are immune or resistant to infection," said Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Salud, in a blog published in early June, citing experts in infectious disease transmission and climate models.
Pazuello also said she was hopeful about the capacity of the health system now that they have learned more about the outbreak.
“We have a real learning curve, we understand how to do it. Collapse situations have already occurred in the north and northeast, and today the south and southeast of the country have an organized medical structure. We are in a position to give a more effective response and not let the system collapse, "he said.
The Ministry of Health released daily numbers for Brazil's coronavirus shortly after the press conference, reporting 67,860 recently confirmed cases, the highest daily number in the country since the outbreak began. The ministry also added 1,284 new deaths.
The total number of covid-19 cases in Brazil is 2,227,514 and 82,771 total deaths.
18 hours ago
Mexico reports another 6,000 coronavirus cases and almost 800 new deaths
By Karol Suárez
(Photo by PEDRO PARDO / AFP via Getty Images)
The Mexican Ministry of Health reported 6,019 new cases of covid-19 on Wednesday, bringing the country's total to 362,274.
Mexico has consistently reported 5,000 or more cases daily over the past eight days.
The secretariat also reported 790 new deaths from the virus, bringing its death toll to 41,190.
Mexico has the fourth highest death toll from the virus worldwide, behind the United Kingdom, where the death toll is 45,586, according to Johns Hopkins University.
18 hours ago
Trump says he would take a coronavirus vaccine
By Nikki Carvajal
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In an excerpt from an interview that would air Wednesday night, US President Donald Trump said he would take a coronavirus vaccine at the beginning or end, but regretted that "I lose anyway in that, true?".
"You know how it works," Trump said, in a clip that aired on Fox News. "If I'm the first, they'll say, 'He's so selfish that he wanted to get vaccinated first,' and then other people would say, 'Hey, that's a very brave thing.'" Absolutely, if you want me to do it, if you think it is correct, I would take it first or I would take it last. ”
"You know if I take it first, I'll be ... I lose anyway with that, right?" Trump continued. "If I take it first. And if I don't take it, he doesn't believe in the show! '”He said.
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