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The coronavirus continues to spread around the world with 40 million infected in 189 countries and more than one million deaths. Several European countries have tightened restrictions to control the epidemic, BNR reports.
In Paris and eight other French cities last night it came into effect at night.
Yesterday there was a record number of new infections in France and Italy. In Rome, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is expected to announce new restrictions. They are expected to affect gyms, public swimming pools, and amateur sporting events. The Apennine government has also approved a new stimulus package for next year’s budget to help the economic recovery from the 40 billion euro pandemic recession. In Switzerland, they banned the gathering of more than 15 people in one place and forced them to wear a mask indoors and on public transport. In Slovakia, plans have been announced for free COVID-19 testing for anyone over the age of 10, but it is unclear whether it will be mandatory or voluntary.
Britain recorded 16,982 new cases of coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours compared to 16,717 the day before, Reuters reported. The death toll from COVID-19 in the country is 67 in the last 24 hours compared to 150 yesterday.
Today, government scientific adviser Jeremy Farrar said the UK needed a three-week quarantine to stop the spread of the pandemic. He said current measures at the regional level would not be effective.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has asked people to stay home amid increasing cases of illness.
In Spain, the death rate increased by 11,000 between July and October compared to last year, El País reported.
In Ireland, which also set a record, new stricter restrictions will take effect from tomorrow. The Dutch royal family has come under fire for traveling to Greece, despite the government’s call for travel as a last resort and the imposition of a partial blockade.
The new coronavirus remains active on human skin for up to 9 hours, according to a study by Japanese scientists. By comparison, the pathogen that causes the flu lasts up to 2 hours. The molecules of both viruses break down within 15 seconds after applying ethanol, which is found in hand sanitizers. Therefore, hand washing remains the most effective precaution against COVID-19 infection, the researchers note.
Meanwhile, the latest data from UNICEF shows that around 3 billion people or 40% of the world’s population do not have the conditions to maintain basic hand hygiene at home.
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