Coronavirus alert in Europe: local blockades are extended



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At the heart of the coronavirus pandemic is now Europe, with daily cases arriving record levels and even surpass those of last March. while worldwide they were recorded in a 24-hour period 400,000 infections.

The alarm has been signaled to France, where today traffic restriction measures are applied in large areas, including Paris, in the Belgium, where from Monday there will be a “lock” for four weeks in cafes and restaurants, but also in Italy, showing a return to the case numbers from last May. The government has announced measures, which will be announced tomorrow.

In Spain, The Catalan authorities have ordered the closure of bars and restaurants for 15 days and have reduced the number of customers allowed inside the stores. In Brittany, the government continues to act dividing areas according to epidemiological burden. However, Boris Johnson categorically ruled out the possibility of a universal lockdown.

In Netherlands Bars, restaurants and cafes are closed and only those with home distribution can operate, with restrictions in most countries.

In the Belgium, τη Denmark Y Portugal There are now restrictions on meetings and the operation of restaurants at night.

At the same time, the authorities face both fatigue nmuch of the population, who see that despite the measures, conditions are deteriorating, as well as economic impact of the pandemic, which provokes reactions from employers and employees.

Greece’s concern over today’s second negative record

Concern also prevails in Hellas with the current number amounting to 482 cases. This is the second worst performance, after yesterday’s 508 cases, while in third place are the 460 announced on October 2. At the same time, experts express concern about the course of the pandemic, due to the drop in temperature that is expected in the near future.

In Kozani, where the lockdown has already been imposed, another 24 cases were added, while an increase in the number of cases was also recorded in Thessaloniki, with 78 new infections.

The eyes of the authorities are on Janina, where he has already raised the alarm with the central and local authorities to appeal to the public to comply with the measures, remembering that the alternative is that of confinement.

In Attica, Today’s 207 cases show that the difficult situation is not over yet, confirming what Gikas Majorkinis said about a fragile situation. However, experts assure that the most populated region of the country is far from the “red”

Global alarm due to the increase in cases

Large European countries (United Kingdom, France, Russia, Holland and Spain) recorded half of the new infections in the last week. THE Frenchreports the highest seven-day average, with 19,425 new cases per day, followed by United Kingdom, Russia, Spain and Holland.

Many countries are closing schools, canceling non-emergency surgeries and recruiting medical students to help face the resurgence of the pandemic.

Measures in various countries to stop the pandemic

THE Russia eNorthern Ireland closes schools for two weeks and restaurants for four. The Czech Republic is also focusing on distance education and plans to invite thousands of medical students to help. Hospitals stop non-emergency medical procedures to clear beds.

In Poland, Health services warn that the country is on the brink of disaster, with 6,526 new cases and 116 deaths this week. The training of nurses is being intensified and the creation of temporary field hospitals is being considered.

THE Latin America it remains the most affected region in the world, where 27% of all cases have been recorded. They are followed by Asia, North America and Europe, according to a Reuters analysis. India reports fewer cases this month, about 69,000 a day, compared to September.

TO UNITED STATES, Where the majority of deaths have been recorded in the world, new infections and hospitalizations have been on the rise since the beginning of September.

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