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Currently, there are more than 40.183 million cases of coronavirus worldwide and more than 1.117 million victims. Several European countries have tightened restrictions to control the epidemic.
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.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has asked people to stay home amid increasing cases of illness.
In Spain, the death toll increased by 11,000 between July and October last year, wrote El País.
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 UNICEF data 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, reports BNR.
