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Washington, September 26, 2020 – Se in Italy and contagion of Covidien grow, but still remain below an acceptable threshold, in the rest of the world it raises the alarm for Coronavirus pandemic: seven million cases in the US, more than 140 thousand deaths in Brazil, a new peak in the UK with 6,874 infections. The data in France, with 21,000 cases a day, where new closures are being considered.
Meanwhile thewho take the risk of 2 million deaths: “We lost a million people in nine months and it could take another nine months to get the vaccine,” said emergency director Michael Ryan. The WHO also pays tribute to Italy for how it dealt with the pandemic, while Latin America and Australia ask the UN to guarantee free access to future vaccines and international credits.
Cases around the world in 24 hours
In the last 24 hours, there have been more than 335 thousand new cases of Covid in the world, the second largest number registered by John Hopkins University since the beginning of the pandemic. Therefore, the total number of infection cases in 188 countries has risen to more than 32.5 million, with the United States being the country with the highest number of infections and deaths with more than 7 million positives, about 204 thousand. In second place India with 5.9 million cases and more than 93 thousand deaths, and in third place Brazil, with 4.7 million infections and more than 140 thousand victims.
In Europe, in SpainIn the middle of the second wave, the number of positives rises to 716 thousand, with more than 31 thousand deaths. And also in France the figures continue to increase with 552 thousand cases and more than 31 thousand deaths. In United Kingdom there are 425 thousand cases with 42 thousand deaths.
Germany, record since April
Germany has logged more in the last 24 hours 2,507 Covid-19 cases, the highest daily figure since last April, bringing the total number of infections since the start of the pandemic to 282,730. Yesterday, the Robert Koch Institute reported 2,153 positive cases. Another nine people have died in the past 24 hours, for a total of 9,452 deaths.
Spain, health risk in Madrid
“Madrid is in a situation of serious health risk and it is time to act with determination. I invite the community to review their initiatives and follow the government’s recommendations “: this is the appeal launched today by the Spanish Minister of Health, Salvador Illa, against the decision of the local authorities of don’t adopt lock required by the government and impose restrictions on mobility in only 45 of the 286 areas of the community.
“The situation in Madrid is complicated, of serious risk – remarked the minister – It is an epidemiological battle against the virus, not an ideological one. We must concentrate all efforts on the battle against the virus.” Spain reported 12,272 new cases yesterday, compared to 10,653 on Thursday, bringing the total number of infections since the start of the pandemic to 716,481. The average incidence in the country is 282 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, but in Madrid it is equivalent to 721. In the region, a quarter of hospital beds are occupied by patients with Covid-19 and 40% of care units intensive already are. has been filled.
London, the procession of deniers
Thousands of people I took to the streets of London protesting the government’s measures to contain the coronavirus. “We do not give our consent“is the title of the peaceful rally, after participants were urged to keep their distance from each other anyway. Slogans and banners read ‘We will win’, ‘Think before it’s illegal’ and ‘Obey’ The distancing, repeatedly claimed by the police, seems like a utopia, evidently the back and forth between Boris Johnson and President Mattarella had no effect among the British.
Finally Scotland Yard put an end to the deniers’ demonstration, packed into Trafalgar Square.
Russia, more than 7,500 new cases
Russia has registered 7,523 new cases of Covid-19, compared to 7,212 yesterday, for a total of 1,143,571 infections since the start of the pandemic. Moscow is still the most affected area, with 1,792 new infections, compared to 1,560 yesterday. Health authorities reported another 169 people who died in the last 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 20,225.
Florida, bars and restaurants open
The day America crossed the threshold of seven million cases of Covid-19, the Governor of Florida announced the lifting of restrictions in bars, restaurants and other commercial activities, allowing its full operation. Florida is one of the US states hardest hit by the pandemic, with nearly 700,000 Covid-19 cases and 13,915 deaths.
Ron DeSantis, a Republican and a staunch supporter of Trump, signed the executive order yesterday, stressing that “there will be no limitations by the state of Florida.” County authorities may put limits on commercial activities, he specified, but not more than 50%. The New York Times recalls that DeSantis refused to enforce the use of the mask in the state, saying that this decision is up to local authorities.
Brazil
In Brazil there were 729 deaths due to Covid 19, with the balance of the pandemic exceeding 140 thousand victims. Yesterday there were more than 31 thousand new infections, with a total of cases that reached almost 4.7 million. According to data from the Ministry of Health, more than 4 million people have been cured. The most affected state is San Paolo with more than 900 thousand and more than 34 thousand dead.
Mexico
Mexican health authorities have reported 405 new deaths and 5,401 additional COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours. For a total of 75,844 deaths and 720,858 cases of coronavirus since the start of the pandemic in the country.
Request the vaccine for the common good
Latin America and Australia have asked the UN General Assembly for the solidarity of the great powers to survive the pandemic, especially through free access to future vaccines and international credits without interest.
Latin America accounted for around nine million sick people and more than 330,000 deaths in six months. “In the face of the pandemic, like poverty, no one will go out alone,” Argentine President Alberto Fernández said in his speech at the assembly, asking for help from the international community. Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Mexico and Argentina are among the ten countries in the world with the highest number of registered cases of Covid-19. In their speeches, the leaders expressed concern about access to vaccines. “They have to be declared global public goods”, stressed the presidents of Argentina and Peru. Australia added its voice to the demand for free access to the vaccine.
Be a the vaccine will not be universal, history will be “a severe judge”, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison emphasized, taking the opposite position that the United States resists global collaboration. “When it comes to the vaccine, Australia’s position is very clear: whoever finds it must share it,” he insisted. “Some may see it as a short-term advantage, even a gain, but they must be aware that humanity will remember it for a long time and will be a very strict judge,” he added. Along the same lines, Chile urged world powers to stop “constantly clashing” to “lead the fight against this pandemic and global recession,” alluding to the challenge between the United States and China.
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