An “unacceptable” increase in the number of deaths … Here is the latest update on the “deadly epidemic”

The World Health Organization announced that the number of deaths from the emerging virus “Corona” (Covid-19) registered a surprising number this week, reaching about 50 thousand people, which the organization considered an “unacceptable increase”, with the record close to one million deaths in the world.

The organization said that although death rates and HIV infections around the world are stable rather than rising dramatically, the global figures include sudden increases at the lower regional and local levels.

The following are the most prominent developments and news from the “deadly epidemic” that swept across the world on Saturday, as reported on the “Al Jazeera” website:

Death increases continue in Brazil

On Friday night, the Brazilian Ministry of Health announced the registration of 39,797 new infections with the “Corona” virus and 858 deaths during the last day.

Data from the ministry indicated that the total number of infections reached 4 million 495 thousand and 183 infections, and the death toll from the virus reached 135,793 people, after 858 new cases were registered in 24 hours, thus registering the second highest death toll in the world after the United States, and the third highest. The death toll from injuries after the United States and India.

In South Africa, injuries exceed 657,000
During the past 24 hours, South Africa recorded 2,055 new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the total to more than 657,000 cases, while 85 new deaths were recorded, bringing the death toll to 15,857 cases, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Health.

In a televised statement from President Cyril Ramapusa, international flights will resume in early October, adding: “We will allow entry to the country for work, leisure and other travel.”

Police campaign in the Canadian province of Quebec to ensure citizen compliance

The Canadian provincial government of Quebec announced that it will send police patrols to more than a thousand bars and restaurants over the weekend, to ensure that citizens comply with measures to prevent the spread of the Corona virus.

“This is a huge and clear operation that aims to investigate the places where there may be deficiencies or problems,” Public Security Minister Genevieve Gilbo said during a press conference.

The French Minister of Economy caught Corona

Yesterday Friday, the French Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, announced that he had been infected with the “Corona” virus, confirming that he had entered quarantine.

“I have tested positive for Covid-19 tonight and immediately went into isolation at my home, in accordance with government health regulations,” Lemerre said in a tweet on Twitter, adding that he has no symptoms and will remain in isolation for 7 days. while continuing to perform their duties.

Holland applies stricter procedures

For its part, the Dutch government announced on Friday the application of stricter sanitary measures in the cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other large cities, fearing a second wave of infections with the “Corona” virus.

In the affected areas, restaurants and bars must stop receiving guests in the middle of the night and close at one o’clock local time, and meetings must be of less than 50 people, both inside and outside.

Argentina extends the economic and social blockade

The Argentine government decided to extend the economic and social closure measures throughout the country until October 11, according to a video message published by the press office of Argentine President Alberto Fernández.