While France is suspended from the interview with President Emmanuel Macron this Wednesday evening on TF1 and France 2,
Le Figaro
takes stock of the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic in the world.
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More than 1.08 million dead
The pandemic has killed more than 1.081 million people worldwide since the end of December, according to a report established by AFP on Tuesday, October 13.
Some 37.9 million cases have been officially counted, of which more than 26.1 million have been cured.
The United States has the most deaths (215,089), ahead of Brazil (150,998), India (109,856), Mexico (83,945) and the United Kingdom (42,875).
32,933 deaths are recorded in France, where 78 departments are in a vulnerable situation and 1,512 clusters are under investigation.
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France: the agricultural show canceled
The agricultural fair, scheduled from February 27 to March 7, 2021 in Paris, is canceled in its current form, its organizers announced on Tuesday, October 13.
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President Emmanuel Macron, who is speaking on television this Wednesday, October 14, could announce possible new restrictions in large cities.
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"Partial confinement" in the Netherlands
The Netherlands, hitherto less strict than their European neighbors, will be subject to
"partial containment"
from this Wednesday, October 14, including the closure of bars and restaurants in an attempt to curb the outbreak of the pandemic , announced Tuesday, October 13 the Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
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After months of refusing to wear a mask, he decided to make it compulsory in confined spaces for those over 13 years old.
The sale of alcohol will be prohibited from 8 p.m.
Italy tightens the screw
Italy announced new restrictions: banning bars and restaurants from serving non-seated customers after 9 p.m., ban on parties and celebrations, ban on contact sports with friends and school trips, home guests limited to six, weddings and baptisms limited to 30 people.
EU tries to coordinate travel restrictions
EU countries adopted common, non-binding criteria for EU travel restrictions on Tuesday, October 13 in an attempt to end the cacophony generated by the pandemic.
Travelers coming from a risk area may be subject to quarantine and / or screening.
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Russia: record of deaths in 24 hours
Russia announced Tuesday, October 13 that it had recorded 244 deaths from Covid-19 in 24 hours, a record since the start of the epidemic, adding that 90% of hospital beds reserved for coronavirus patients were now occupied.
Massive screening in China
According to Chinese authorities, four million samples were taken in nearly two days in Qingdao (east), which is organizing an express screening in five days of its 9 million inhabitants after the discovery of a mini outbreak of coronavirus.
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Stops for the fight against the virus
U.S. pharmaceutical companies Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly on Monday and Tuesday suspended clinical trials of a vaccine and experimental treatment against Covid-19, respectively, while they were evaluating possible side effects in participants, a new setback in the fight against the pandemic.
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Later on Tuesday, the World Bank announced the approval of a $ 12 billion aid package to ensure developing countries rapid access to vaccines when they become available.
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Conspiracy theory and distrust of the vaccine
Up to a third of the population of some countries is likely to believe in false information and conspiracy theories on Covid-19, which have the effect of increasing mistrust of vaccination, researchers warned on Wednesday 14 October.
For its part, Facebook announced Tuesday, October 13, to ban advertisements that discourage users from getting vaccinated, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic which has highlighted
"the importance of preventive health measures"
.
