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Johns Hopkins University reports 33 million and 35 thousand cases worldwide. United Nations Secretary General, Guterres: “Distressing target. We can win this challenge, but we have to learn from mistakes. ” Cases are increasing in New York, where Governor Cuomo is threatening selective shutdowns. New restrictions in the Netherlands: mandatory mask in shops and clubs closed at 10 pm Schools will stop in Moscow until October 18
There are more than a million coronavirus victims in the world (LIVE UPDATES – THE SPECIAL). A figure anticipated by the Worldometer website and later also confirmed by Johns Hopkins University, which reports a total of more than 33 million and 35,000 cases. The most affected country continues to be the United States, with more than 205 thousand deaths and around 7.14 million infections, followed by India and Brazil. But Israel has surpassed the United States in the ratio of deaths per number of inhabitants. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres: “The world has reached a harrowing goal.”
Guterres: “We must learn from mistakes”
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Coronavirus, the worldwide spread on an animated map
The million dead, says Guterres, “is a staggering number, but we must never lose sight of each life. They were fathers and mothers, wives and husbands, brothers and sisters, friends and colleagues. ”“ The pain has been multiplied by the ferocity of this disease – adds the UN Secretary General – we can overcome this challenge, but we must learn from mistakes “Responsible leadership is important, science matters, cooperation is important and misinformation kills,” continues Guterres, reiterating that “the vaccine race continues” but we must “do our part to save lives by keeping our distance, wearing a mask. and wash your hands. Although we remember so many lives lost – he concludes – we never forget that our future is based on solidarity, as a united people and as the United Nations ”.
Cuomo threatens selective shutdowns in New York
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Coronavirus, from the first case to infections: the stages. PHOTO
Meanwhile, coronavirus cases are increasing in New York and Governor Andrew Cuomo is threatening selective shutdowns to contain the contagion. “They will target the identified outbreaks,” Cuomo said, noting that the increase in cases in New York City contributed to the increase statewide. The closure scenario under consideration refers to the closure of non-essential activities and the prohibition of gathering more than ten people in specific areas, including some Brooklyn neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the Democrats in the House present the new stimulus plan for the US economy: the proposal is worth 2.2 billion dollars, definitely higher than the 650 billion of the package proposed by the Republicans.
Israel overtakes the US in death / population ratio
However, Israel has surpassed the US in the ratio of coronavirus deaths to the number of inhabitants and is at the top of the countries with the highest number of new infections per day, again compared to population. This was revealed by a report from the Ministry of Defense according to which, based on the average calculated in the last week, for the first time the rate in Israel is 3.5 deaths per million inhabitants, while in the United States it is around 2, two. The blockade is in place in the country until October 11, but could be extended.
New restrictive measures in the Netherlands
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In the Netherlands, where there are currently more than 115,000 cases (almost 3,000 in a week) and more than 6,000 deaths, new restrictive measures are being taken to contain the spread of the virus. Informs the Bbc, explaining that citizens are advised, for the first time, to wear masks in stores. At a press conference, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that the situation in the country’s three largest cities, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague, has become “serious” and that as of today people should avoid going there if not out for essential reasons. Restaurants and bars must close at 10 pm and working from home is recommended. Fans can no longer participate in sporting events and home gatherings should not exceed three people present.
Schools are closed in Moscow from October 5 to 18
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In Russia, the mayor of Moscow, Serghiei Sobyanin, has decided to close schools in the capital from October 5 to 18 to combat the Covid-19 epidemic by lengthening the autumn school holidays that normally last a week: reports the online newspaper Meduza . the blog of the mayor of Moscow. “Based on the recommendation of doctors, taking into account the increase in colds and the increase in identified cases of Covid, I have made the decision to extend the fall holiday period,” said Sobyanin.
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