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Below are the latest developments related to the spread of the new coronavirus in the world, in light of the latest figures, new measures and notable events:
A vaccine before the US elections? –
The Donald Trump administration has urged several US states to prepare to distribute a possible vaccine for the Covid-19 epidemic before November 1, two days before the presidential elections dominated by the virus outbreak and the resulting economic crisis.
The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called on states to bypass bureaucratic measures that prevent vaccine distribution centers from being able to “operate at full capacity by November 1, 2020.”
– France approves massive stimulus plan –
Despite the growing number of HIV infections, Prime Minister Jean Castex pledged to create 160,000 new jobs in 2021, as his government prepares to launch a plan to stimulate spending worth € 100 billion (120,000 millions of dollars) to support the economy suffering from the repercussions of the virus.
The French economy posted its worst decline since 1945, with gross domestic product falling 13.8 percent in the second quarter after falling more than 5 percent in the first quarter, triggering a recession.
– International flights arrive in China –
The first international flight in more than five months arrived in Beijing, amid the relaxation of the foreign travel ban.
The Chinese aviation authorities allowed flights to Beijing, amid strict protection measures against the virus, from Thailand, Cambodia, Pakistan, Greece, Denmark, Austria, Sweden and Canada, which are countries with low risk in relation to the spread of the infection.
– More than 863,000 deaths –
The epidemic has killed 863,679 people worldwide since it appeared in China at the end of last year, according to an AFP census at 11:00 GMT on Thursday, according to official sources.
More than 26 million cases have been registered.
The United States is the country most affected by the virus in terms of number of deaths, with 185,752 deaths, followed by Brazil (123,780), then India (67,376), Mexico (65,816) and Great Britain (41,514 deaths).
Asia, the fourth most affected continent, has passed the 100,000 death mark, followed by Latin America and the Caribbean (282,979), Europe (216,596) and the United States and Canada (194,915).
– Dwayne “The Rock” and his family are infected with the virus –
Hollywood actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced Wednesday that he and his family had contracted the emerging coronavirus, but had recovered.
Johnson urged his 196 million Instagram followers to wear a protective mask and not “politicize” the epidemic after it was revealed that he had contracted the virus with his wife and two young daughters, from close family friends.
– Covid-19 weighs on Jamaica’s elections –
Jamaicans cast their votes in a general election amid mounting cases of the virus and mounting criticism of the government’s management of the crisis.
The ruling Labor Party is expected to retain power on the Caribbean island.
Jamaica had earned praise for controlling the virus, but infections have tripled since the beginning of August, when the country celebrated Liberation and Independence Day.
Amazon to create 7,000 jobs in Britain
E-commerce giant Amazon has announced the creation of 7,000 permanent jobs in the UK by the end of the year, amid growing demand for e-commerce due to the virus.
While many retail stores have closed thousands of jobs following the imposition of closure measures, other stores are in the process of creating a large number of jobs to meet the growing demand for online shopping.
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