Latest announcements, figures and highlights: what you need to know about the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic around the world.
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New restrictions: anger in France
The restrictive measures in several French cities arouse incomprehension and anger among many elected officials and economic officials.
The turn of the screw is particularly severe in Marseille with the total closure of bars and restaurants on Saturday.
The president of the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, Renaud Muselier, has announced that he will challenge this measure in court.
In other large cities, including Paris, gatherings of more than 10 people will be prohibited in public spaces.
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More than 978,000 dead
The pandemic of the new coronavirus has killed more than 978,000 people worldwide since the appearance of the first cases in December, according to a report established Thursday by AFP.
In total, nearly 32 million cases of infection have been officially diagnosed.
The United States is the most affected country in terms of both deaths and cases, with 201,910 deaths for 6,934,233 cases.
After the United States, the most bereaved countries are Brazil with 139,808 dead, India (91,149), Mexico (74,949) and the United Kingdom (41,862).
New UK Grants
The British government will release a salary supplement so that employees forced into part-time work keep at least 77% of their salary.
Employees of concert halls or nightclubs may not benefit from it.
In England, pubs and restaurants, where only table service is allowed, close from 10 p.m. from Thursday.
Teleworking is again encouraged.
Tonnage still reduced for Roland-Garros
Another plan for Roland-Garros: three days before the opening of the Parisian Grand Slam tournament, exceptionally rescheduled in the fall due to the Covid-19 pandemic, its spectator gauge has been tightened once again. more, from 5000 to 1000 spectators per day.
EU calls for action
The European Union calls on Member States to toughen their measures “
immediately
” in the face of the risk of a second wave.
From tests and tracing to hospital capacities, “
all states must immediately and in time deploy measures at the first signs of new outbreaks (...).
This may be our last chance to avoid a repetition of the situation of last spring
, ”warns the Health Commissioner.
Seven EU countries (Spain, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Czech Republic and Malta) are experiencing an evolution of the pandemic causing "
great concern
" and increased risks of mortality, according to the European Center for Prevention and Control diseases (CEDC).
The IMF more optimistic
The outlook for the world economy is less "dire" than estimated in June, according to the IMF.
Some countries, such as China, are starting to "
pass the cap
" thanks to the easing of measures in the second quarter.
But the outlook "
remains very difficult, especially for many emerging markets and developing countries
."
Rio carnival postponed
The 2021 edition of the famous Rio de Janeiro carnival, which was to be held next February, has been postponed indefinitely due to the Covid-19 epidemic, still very active in Brazil, an official announced on Thursday.
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“
We came to the conclusion that the event should be postponed.
We just can't do it in February,
”Jorge Castanheira, president of the Independent League of Samba Schools of Rio de Janeiro (LIESA), which hosts the event, told reporters.
Peru records lowest number of deaths in 24 hours in 5 months
Peru recorded 68 coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, the lowest daily figure in nearly five months in the South American country, the health ministry said.
The total of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 788,930, with 6,235 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to the ministry's daily toll.
The death toll rose to 31,938, 68 more than the day before, the lowest daily toll since May 4 (58), according to official data.
New services offered in Canada
Justin Trudeau's minority government on Thursday offered new social benefits to help Canadians deal with the coronavirus pandemic, an initiative demanded by the opposition and which could prevent him from an early election.
Synagogues closed in Israel
In Israel, re-confined for nearly a week, synagogues will be closed on Friday, except for Yom Kippur.
Only the work sectors deemed "
essential
" will be able to exercise and outdoor demonstrations and prayers will be limited to 20 people and less than one kilometer from home.
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China: entry conditions relaxed
China is easing entry conditions on its soil for foreigners holding certain residence permits, a further step towards the return of residents stranded outside the country.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic positive
AC Milan star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been placed in his home in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus.
“
The Covid had the courage to challenge me.
Bad idea,
”tweeted the soon-to-be-39-year-old Swede.
