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There are more than three million cases and more than 211,000 deaths worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic. The latest updated data from Johns Hopkins University speak of 3,041,550 cases and 211,159 deaths. In the United States alone, there are 988,451 infections and 56,245 deaths. After the United States, Spain is the most affected country with 229,422 cases and 23,521 deaths. In the United States, 1,303 people have died in the past 24 hours. During the Vietnam War, in 20 years, from 1955 to 1975, 58,220 Americans died, of whom 47,343 in combat.
Restart with cold shower for Germany
The rate of spread of the coronavirus in Germany has increased again: since March, for the first time. The Robert Koch Institut has released it. It happened immediately after the containment measures were loosened. The infection rate has increased to 1, or each infected person infects another. In mid-April, the infection rate had dropped to 0.7 before rising again. Meanwhile, the death rate from the disease has also increased day by day. According to RKI data, yesterday it reached 3.8 percent: however, below some neighboring countries such as France.
France, reopening of middle and high schools
French middle and high schools will be closed at least until June. The French government proposes a “very gradual reopening” of nurseries and primary schools from May 11 “throughout the national territory and on a voluntary basis.” French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said so, illustrating the plan for confinement to the National Assembly. Starting May 18 only in departments where virus circulation is weak, it will be possible to reopen middle schools. A decision will be made in late May on the reopening of the high schools, beginning with vocational high schools in early June. Classes must not have more than 15 students and high school students must wear a mask, which will also be mandatory in transportation. “The 2019-2010 professional sports season, particularly football, cannot be resumed,” explained French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, presenting the plan for the reopening of Parliament on May 11. Philippe also said that the blockade saved 62,000 lives.
United States
In the United States, another 1,303 people have died in the past 24 hours. Thus, the number of Covid 19 victims has increased to 56,245 in the past two months. During the Vietnam War, in 20 years, from 1955 to 1975, 58,220 Americans died, of whom 47,343 in combat. Infections in the United States reached 987,022.
The indictment against Trump
US intelligence agencies warned of coronavirus risks in more than a dozen classified reports prepared for Donald Trump in January and February, months during which the tycoon continued to minimize the threat. The Washington Post writes quoting executives and former executives of the United States. For weeks, the President’s daily report had tracked the spread of the virus around the world, warning that China was suppressing information about the virus’s transmissibility and the death toll. United States 007 had also warned of the possibility of catastrophic political and economic consequences. But the alarms appear to have been ignored by Trump.
Only one case in Australia
Starting Friday in New South Wales, the city of Sydney, all beaches will reopen and home visits can be made. Australia’s most populous state said today it wanted to lift some movement restrictions. The famous Bondi beach has already been reopened, although with some limitations, such as not lying in the sun.
Austria reopens May 1
Stop the limitations to travel from May 1. However, the minimum distance of one meter between people and the obligation to wear masks remain in force. The government in Vienna announced it. Starting in May, events with 10 participants and funerals with 30 people will also be allowed. In stores, the number of customers doubles, from one person every 20 square meters to one every 10. Starting May 2, business activities will also gradually reopen.
WHO: “Far from the end of the pandemic”
“We are far from the end of the pandemic. WHO is concerned about increasing trends, for example in Africa. ” This was stated by the director of the Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in the regular briefing on the coronavirus. “The road is still long, we are committed to doing everything possible to support the countries. But the role of politics is fundamental, especially that of parliaments, “he stressed.
China
China has three new cases of local Covid-19 transmission in Heilongjiang province and three “imported” cases. Data from the National Health Commission speak of 82,836 cases since the beginning of the emergency and 4,633 deaths, while 77,555 people have been recovered after contracting the infection. In the Asian giant, official data confirms a total of 1,639 imported cases: among these, 552 people are still under treatment and 21 are in serious condition. In contrast, there are 997 asymptomatic subjects under health surveillance. Even today, there are no new cases reported in Hubei province (68,128 total infections according to the latest data), where Wuhan, the first city to face the coronavirus emergency, is located.
Russia beats China: 87 thousand cases
In the last 24 hours, 6,198 cases of coronavirus have been recorded, bringing the total to 87,147. The dead were 50, for a total balance of 794. The recovered are 579 for a total of 7,346 in total. This was reported by the national task force cited by the Tass. With these numbers, Russia surpasses China, which has registered 84,500 infections.
Ireland
Irish health officials have reviewed the reopening program they had speculated for next week. The head of the government-appointed team to manage the coronavirus epidemic health emergency, Tony Holohan, had considered a dozen days ago that the first wave of the epidemic was under control, and that one could imagine coming out of the blockade all Begginings of may. Now, however, as Irish newspapers report, it has become apparent that the contagion curve has not yet stabilized downward. “If there are no improvements this week, I will not recommend softening the measures.” In Ireland, a country with less than 5 million inhabitants, to date 19,648 cases and 1,102 deaths have been confirmed.
Czech Republic
They reopened universities, nonessential travel, and group meetings of less than 10. But masks are mandatory in public. Prague was one of the few cities to declare a state of emergency before the country registered its first coronavirus death. By March 11, it had closed all schools, limited public gatherings, banned all events, sealed its borders, and closed all non-essential stores. And earlier this month, it also became the first European country to ease restrictions.
Norway
Today, elementary schools reopen after six weeks of remote education. The government claims to have the epidemic under control and has therefore decided to restart school, although some parents have expressed concern. A week ago it was the mother’s turn, now the primary one, for children from 6 to 10 years old. However, the lessons have been reduced to a maximum of 15 students. Hairdressing shops and dermatologist studies were also reopened. The obligation of social distancing and the prohibition of sporting events remain in force.
New Zealand Prime Minister: “We have defeated the virus”
New Zealand announces it has halted the spread of Covid 19. After registering fewer than 10 cases a day, one yesterday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the country “has won the battle for the time being.” But we must remain vigilant if we want to keep it that way, “he added. Starting today, some non-essential economic activities, health and school services are resumed. But citizens are still recommended to stay home.” We reopened the economy but we did not people’s social lives, “added Arden. New Zealand reported fewer than 1,500 cases of Covid 19 and 19 deaths.
Iran
In Iran, there were 96 new deaths from Covid 19, even if the official number of positives for the virus dropped to less than 1,000 cases in 24 hours, bringing the number of victims of the pandemic to 5,806 deaths, according to the spokesman for the Minister of Health Kianouche Jahanpour. The total number of cases in the country is officially 91,472.
Pakistan
There are more than 300 coronavirus deaths in Pakistan, while more than 14,000 infections have been reported in the country. The latest data from the Ministry of Health records 301 deaths and 14,079 Covid-19 infections. In the past 24 hours, 16 deaths and 751 new cases have been reported across the country. With 204 healings in the last 24 hours, the number of people who have overcome the disease increases to 3,233. The most affected provinces are eastern Punjab and southern Sindh, with 5,640 and 4,956 cases, respectively. Pakistan, which has more than 200 million inhabitants, has so far tested the coronavirus on 157,223 people.
