The second wave of the coronavirus in Europe accelerates

Faced with an increasingly alarming spread of the new coronavirus are some of the countries most affected by the first wave of the pandemic. France, Spain, Britain and Italy are experiencing a second wave of local quarantine and restrictive measures.

France for a new local blockade

The Prime Minister of France, Jean Castex, did not rule out the possibility of new local closures today after the 43,000 cases registered during the weekend. Nine major cities, including Paris, Marseille and Lyon, have already come under high surveillance, with authorities warning that France is in the second wave. At the same time, hospitals, especially in the Paris region, are close to their limits and the situation is deteriorating day by day.

“Nothing can be ruled out when we see the situation in our hospitals,” said the French prime minister, stressing that there can be no further relaxation. “A national shutdown should be avoided by all means,” he said, calling on the French to help with the situation by restricting private gatherings in their homes.

On Monday, French health authorities announced that the number of new coronavirus patients treated in intensive care units exceeded the 1,500 limit for the first time since May 27.

The number of people being treated with Covid-19 has surpassed 8,600 for the first time since June 29.

In addition, the French health authorities announced today 8,505 new cases of Covid-19 during the last 24 hours, a figure much lower than the record of Saturday with 26,896 cases and Sunday with 16,101.

The number of people in France who have died from complications from Covid-19 has risen by 95 to 32,825.

The total number of cases now stands at 743,479.

Finally the private parties in Italy

The Conte government is expected to adopt new and tougher measures as the number of cases increases in recent weeks. According to statements and information so far, the government of Rome is expected to ban parties at home and in public places, while it is very likely that public and private companies will be asked to increase teleworking, including up to 70% of the employees. his.

Likewise, in terms of catering, it is expected that it will be decided that all the commercial companies in the sector close at midnight, and after 9 p.m. alcohol should not be given to customers who do not consume it sitting at the tables.

When it comes to sports, the Conte government is pushing for the prohibition of sports that cannot be respected within a safe distance of one meter, such as amateur football and basketball. For now, professional football is expected to continue, despite numerous cases. Finally, the protective mask will be mandatory for those who choose to take a walk in the parks of Italian cities, but not for citizens who prefer to run.

They also prefer to wear a mask even at home when there are guests, limiting the number of people to events such as weddings with a maximum of 30 people, but also distance education courses.

Today in Italy 39 people died and 4,619 new cases were registered. Yesterday, the cases were 5,456, with 26 deaths.

In the last twenty-four hours, most cases have been diagnosed in Lombardy (696), in Campania with the capital Naples (662), in Tuscany (466) and in the Roma Lazio region (395). Since the beginning of the epidemic, Italy has lost 36,205 lives.

New three-level alarm system in England

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson today unveiled the new “three-phase” system under which restrictive measures will be implemented in England, in order to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. Among other things, in some areas it will be forbidden for members of different households to meet indoors.

Johnson said that in some areas of England, including Liverpool, which will be included in the highest level of risk, pubs and bars, gyms, casinos and entertainment centers will be closed.

The new rules, which will only apply to England, will be discussed and voted on by Parliament before they come into force, which will take place next Wednesday.

Noting that the aim is to simplify the rules that apply locally, the British prime minister stressed that “it would be unforgivable” if the government did not act now, noting that the coming weeks and months will be “difficult”.

Although the number of people hospitalized with Covid-19 today is higher than in the spring, when the quarantine was imposed on the country, Johnson said he “does not believe” a similar measure is needed now. He even explained that a “full quarantine” would deprive children of access to education and affect the country’s economy.

Under Johnson’s proposed system, England will be divided into “three tiers” of rules: medium risk, high risk, and very high risk.

At the first tier (medium risk), which will include most of England, national rules will continue to apply. The main ones are the “rule of six” (it is allowed to gather up to 6 people who do not belong to the same household) and the closing of shops (restaurants, bars, covered amusement parks, theme parks, etc.) from 22 to 5 the morning.

At the second level (high) there are already those areas that apply locally blocked, in order to avoid the transmission of the virus between different homes. In these areas, the gathering of members of different households indoors will be prohibited, while the “rule of six” will also apply to outdoor areas.

At the third level (very high), social contacts in the open air and in private gardens are prohibited. Pubs and bars will be closed and, with the consent of local authorities, other businesses such as gyms and casinos may be closed.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all set their own rules, but are committed to working together wherever possible.

Johnson also promised that the government would provide financial support to those affected by the pandemic.

Britain recorded 13,972 new daily cases of COVID-19 today, up from 12,872 the day before, according to government figures.

Another 50 people died within 28 days of being diagnosed with the coronavirus, according to the latest published daily figures.

A total of 42,875 people have lost their lives due to the disease.

A cry of agony from the pubs of Liverpool

Liverpool pub managers reacted with disbelief and anger, saying their city and its businesses are under attack.

“My biggest concern as boss and licensee is that my business will have to close again and we may not open next time because there is no cash reserve since last time,” said Francis Barley, owner of The Beehive pub. Liverpool city center.

“In the last confinement I lost 6,500 pounds just in beer and 3,500 pounds in food and I will not survive this time,” he added.

Karen Strickland, owner of The Grapes pub, said her income is already down 70% with the nationwide shutdown at 10pm, which is now in effect.

“It just came to our notice then.” My staff, some of them haven’t returned to work yet, their work is not there for them, “he said, adding that there was no point targeting pubs.

“If they are going to close our pubs, it won’t make any difference, because everyone is going to party at home, people will continue to drink, people will continue to socialize,” he told Reuters. “At least in pubs we do what the government wants. “If there is any safe place, it is in pubs.”