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Spain death toll passes 10,000; Italy reports 760 new deaths, taking total to 13,915, but a slower growth rate in infections; Thailand imposes national curfewSpain death toll passes 10,000; Italy reports 760 new deaths, taking total to 13,915, but a slower growth rate in infections; Thailand imposes national curfew
Staying in the UK, the opposition Labour party has been responding to the health secretary’s new target of carrying out 100,000 tests a day by the end of April. Jonathan Ashworth, the shadow health secretary, has said:
The billionaire retailer, Philip Green, is asking for UK taxpayer help to prop up his crumbling fashion empire, with 14,500 employees set to be paid out of the government’s emergency wage support scheme.
Like other fashion retailers, Arcadia, which owns brands including Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge, is facing financial turmoil as the lockdown prevents Britons from shopping. The company has already asked landlords for rent cuts and paused payments into its pension scheme.
After the widespread participation in last week’s “clap for carers” event – in which isolated people all over the UK applauded NHS workers from their windows, gardens and balconies – people are planning a repeat for the country’s other key workers in about 10 minutes’ time.After the widespread participation in last week’s “clap for carers” event – in which isolated people all over the UK applauded NHS workers from their windows, gardens and balconies – people are planning a repeat for the country’s other key workers in about 10 minutes’ time.
The UK is looking at the possibility of issuing immunity certificates to people who have developed resistance to the coronavirus, but there needs to be more research into the science behind it, the country’s health minister, Matt Hancock, has said.The UK is looking at the possibility of issuing immunity certificates to people who have developed resistance to the coronavirus, but there needs to be more research into the science behind it, the country’s health minister, Matt Hancock, has said.
As the pandemic worsens, panicked governments have been accused of using questionable methods to acquire supplies in the battle against the coronavirus. Tactics have ranged from blocking exports of medical supplies to sending spies on clandestine missions to find tests.As the pandemic worsens, panicked governments have been accused of using questionable methods to acquire supplies in the battle against the coronavirus. Tactics have ranged from blocking exports of medical supplies to sending spies on clandestine missions to find tests.
The Guardian’s network of correspondents have looked at how fears of shortages are driving many countries to take increasingly devious measures to secure masks and tests.The Guardian’s network of correspondents have looked at how fears of shortages are driving many countries to take increasingly devious measures to secure masks and tests.
The number of coronavirus deaths in hospitals in France has reached 4,503, an increase of 471 in 24 hours, slightly fewer than in previous days, Kim Willsher reports from Paris.The number of coronavirus deaths in hospitals in France has reached 4,503, an increase of 471 in 24 hours, slightly fewer than in previous days, Kim Willsher reports from Paris.
Added to the figure, however, are an estimated 884 deaths in retirement and care homes given for the first time. The head of France’s national health authority, Jérôme Salomon, also said the figures from non-hospital health establishments were only partial.Added to the figure, however, are an estimated 884 deaths in retirement and care homes given for the first time. The head of France’s national health authority, Jérôme Salomon, also said the figures from non-hospital health establishments were only partial.
The figures suggest the number of people being admitted to hospital with the coronavirus has dropped slightly and is stabilising, and that the number being taken into intensive care has risen very slightly by 20 extra cases in 24 hours.The figures suggest the number of people being admitted to hospital with the coronavirus has dropped slightly and is stabilising, and that the number being taken into intensive care has risen very slightly by 20 extra cases in 24 hours.
Number of confirmed cases in France: 59,105 (+2,116)Number of confirmed cases in France: 59,105 (+2,116)
Number of deaths in hospitals 4,503 (+471)Number of deaths in hospitals 4,503 (+471)
Estimated number of deaths in retirement/old people’s/care homes : 884Estimated number of deaths in retirement/old people’s/care homes : 884
Number of those in hospital with coronavirus : 26,246 (+1,607)Number of those in hospital with coronavirus : 26,246 (+1,607)
Number in intensive care: 6,489 (+472)Number in intensive care: 6,489 (+472)
Of those in intensive care, 60% are 60-80 years old, 35% are under 60, and 90 people are under 30.Of those in intensive care, 60% are 60-80 years old, 35% are under 60, and 90 people are under 30.
Numbers of cases of Covid-19 have continued to rise across Africa, even if the continent has yet to see outbreaks comparable to some elsewhere, Jason Burke reports from Johannesburg.Numbers of cases of Covid-19 have continued to rise across Africa, even if the continent has yet to see outbreaks comparable to some elsewhere, Jason Burke reports from Johannesburg.
African Union member states are now reporting 6,470 cases and 241 deaths, and they say the growth is “close to exponential”.African Union member states are now reporting 6,470 cases and 241 deaths, and they say the growth is “close to exponential”.
Dr John Nkengasong, the head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters the virus was an existential threat to African countries and that with local transmission now underway many would pass the 10,000-infection mark by the end of April.Dr John Nkengasong, the head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters the virus was an existential threat to African countries and that with local transmission now underway many would pass the 10,000-infection mark by the end of April.
Health officials also cautioned, however, against the total lockdowns that increasing numbers of African nations have imposed on tens of millions of people.Health officials also cautioned, however, against the total lockdowns that increasing numbers of African nations have imposed on tens of millions of people.
South Africa announced a partial easing of some restrictions on Thursday night. The minibuses that provide transport for millions of people will now be allowed to run 70% full if drivers and passengers all wear masks. Informal food traders are also allowed to sell the snacks and meals that many poorer people rely on, and earn much-needed income.South Africa announced a partial easing of some restrictions on Thursday night. The minibuses that provide transport for millions of people will now be allowed to run 70% full if drivers and passengers all wear masks. Informal food traders are also allowed to sell the snacks and meals that many poorer people rely on, and earn much-needed income.
Nkengasong said:Nkengasong said:
The World Health Organization called for socially restrictive measures “to be accompanied by strong, sustained and targeted public health measures that locate, isolate, test and treat COVID-19 cases”.The World Health Organization called for socially restrictive measures “to be accompanied by strong, sustained and targeted public health measures that locate, isolate, test and treat COVID-19 cases”.
Health experts in Africa are rushing to understand whether factors such as Africa’s youthful population — about 70% of the continent’s people are under age 30 — will be a benefit in fighting off the virus and how the widespread problems of malnutrition, HIV, tuberculosis and malaria might affect the situation.Health experts in Africa are rushing to understand whether factors such as Africa’s youthful population — about 70% of the continent’s people are under age 30 — will be a benefit in fighting off the virus and how the widespread problems of malnutrition, HIV, tuberculosis and malaria might affect the situation.
‘Shoot them dead’: extreme Covid-19 lockdown policing around the world – video report‘Shoot them dead’: extreme Covid-19 lockdown policing around the world – video report
As coronavirus lockdowns have been expanded globally, billions of people are faced with unprecedented restrictions.As coronavirus lockdowns have been expanded globally, billions of people are faced with unprecedented restrictions.
The Guardian’s video team has taken a look at some of the extreme strategies governments are using to police their citizens, from teargas and death threats to beatings and bleach.The Guardian’s video team has taken a look at some of the extreme strategies governments are using to police their citizens, from teargas and death threats to beatings and bleach.
The global total of confirmed deaths from Covid-19 has passed 50,000, according to the tally of official figures maintained by Johns Hopkins University.The global total of confirmed deaths from Covid-19 has passed 50,000, according to the tally of official figures maintained by Johns Hopkins University.
According to the research university based in the US state of Maryland, which has been running an interactive map tracking the progress of the pandemic, 50,230 people have so far died from Covid-19 since it was first detected in Wuhan, China, in late December.According to the research university based in the US state of Maryland, which has been running an interactive map tracking the progress of the pandemic, 50,230 people have so far died from Covid-19 since it was first detected in Wuhan, China, in late December.
Italy remains the country worst-affected by the outbreak with 13,915 deaths, followed by Spain with 10,003. The US is now the third worst-affected country with 5,316.Italy remains the country worst-affected by the outbreak with 13,915 deaths, followed by Spain with 10,003. The US is now the third worst-affected country with 5,316.
The mayor of Ecuador’s second city, Guayaquil, has called on the government to collect bodies as residents complain they have been forced to spend days with the bodies of deceased relatives, Dan Collyns reports from Lima.The mayor of Ecuador’s second city, Guayaquil, has called on the government to collect bodies as residents complain they have been forced to spend days with the bodies of deceased relatives, Dan Collyns reports from Lima.
Cynthia Viteri, who has tested positive for the coronavirus, appealed to the government in a video plea published on Twitter. She said:Cynthia Viteri, who has tested positive for the coronavirus, appealed to the government in a video plea published on Twitter. She said:
The coronavirus is sweeping through the coastal city, and CCTV images have shown people abandoning bodies in the streets.The coronavirus is sweeping through the coastal city, and CCTV images have shown people abandoning bodies in the streets.
Other images show coffins waiting to be collected from outside of hospitals. One reportedly shows the body of woman in a wheelchair in the entrance to the emergency room of a local hospital.Other images show coffins waiting to be collected from outside of hospitals. One reportedly shows the body of woman in a wheelchair in the entrance to the emergency room of a local hospital.
City officials have been forced to deny they are planning to dig a mass grave to bury the dead. Shipping containers have been brought in to temporarily house bodies.City officials have been forced to deny they are planning to dig a mass grave to bury the dead. Shipping containers have been brought in to temporarily house bodies.
CNN en Español reports that the number of Covid-19 deaths could rise to 3,500 in Guayaquil. Without beds or medical staff, the healthcare system has collapsed, it says.CNN en Español reports that the number of Covid-19 deaths could rise to 3,500 in Guayaquil. Without beds or medical staff, the healthcare system has collapsed, it says.
Ecuador has been one of the South American countries hardest hit by the coronavirus. The government reported 3,163 cases of Covid-19 and 12o deaths on Thursday. The true figure is thought to be higher.Ecuador has been one of the South American countries hardest hit by the coronavirus. The government reported 3,163 cases of Covid-19 and 12o deaths on Thursday. The true figure is thought to be higher.
Jorge Wated, the government official appointed to deal with the disposal of the dead during the coronavirus crisis, said that 2,500 to 3,500 people were expected to die from Covid-19 in Guayas, the province encompassing Guayaquil, AP reported.Jorge Wated, the government official appointed to deal with the disposal of the dead during the coronavirus crisis, said that 2,500 to 3,500 people were expected to die from Covid-19 in Guayas, the province encompassing Guayaquil, AP reported.
Troops are patrolling the city’s streets to enforce a strict lockdown, but hundreds of people have also been arrested for breaching the measure, which includes a night-time curfew between 4pm and 8am.Troops are patrolling the city’s streets to enforce a strict lockdown, but hundreds of people have also been arrested for breaching the measure, which includes a night-time curfew between 4pm and 8am.
Ecuador’s president, Lenín Moreno, is expected to announce new measures to combat the crisis later on Thursday.Ecuador’s president, Lenín Moreno, is expected to announce new measures to combat the crisis later on Thursday.
Authorities in Germany have so far received 1.1 million applications for “immediate financial help” from self-employed people and small businesses, Kate Connolly reports from Berlin.Authorities in Germany have so far received 1.1 million applications for “immediate financial help” from self-employed people and small businesses, Kate Connolly reports from Berlin.
€1bn (£877m) has already been paid out and €1.8bn in payments has been approved and is due to be received any day.€1bn (£877m) has already been paid out and €1.8bn in payments has been approved and is due to be received any day.
Most payments are going to restaurants, hairdressers, cosmetics salons and business consultants, far less to craftspeople and construction workers, who are still able to work as long as they can keep to physical distancing rules.Most payments are going to restaurants, hairdressers, cosmetics salons and business consultants, far less to craftspeople and construction workers, who are still able to work as long as they can keep to physical distancing rules.
Self-employed people have expressed their amazement on social media at how unbureaucratic the access to the funds has been, just days after the measures were passed as emergency legislation in Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag.Self-employed people have expressed their amazement on social media at how unbureaucratic the access to the funds has been, just days after the measures were passed as emergency legislation in Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag.
Freelancers, self-employed people and small companies are eligible for funds. Those with up to five workers can get a one-off payment of €9,000, and businesses with up to 10 workers €15,000. The monies do not have to be paid back.Freelancers, self-employed people and small companies are eligible for funds. Those with up to five workers can get a one-off payment of €9,000, and businesses with up to 10 workers €15,000. The monies do not have to be paid back.
Jens Spahn, the increasingly popular German health minister, who joked on Thursday that a more accurate job title would be “mask procurement manager”, has said he will personally enter into discussions with employers in the health sector to ensure that nurses and auxiliaries receive surplus pay in reflection of their efforts during the coronavirus crisis. He said:Jens Spahn, the increasingly popular German health minister, who joked on Thursday that a more accurate job title would be “mask procurement manager”, has said he will personally enter into discussions with employers in the health sector to ensure that nurses and auxiliaries receive surplus pay in reflection of their efforts during the coronavirus crisis. He said:
On Thursday evening Germany reported a total of 80,499 confirmed cases and 990 deaths.On Thursday evening Germany reported a total of 80,499 confirmed cases and 990 deaths.
Doctors at a public hospital in northern Mexico staged a protest over working conditions on Wednesday after after at least 26 members of medical staff fell ill with Covid-19 and one died.Doctors at a public hospital in northern Mexico staged a protest over working conditions on Wednesday after after at least 26 members of medical staff fell ill with Covid-19 and one died.
The hospital in Monclova, Coahuila, was undergoing a deep clean on Thursday, the Associated Press reports. It accounts for the majority of the 39 reported cases of medical staff from Mexico’s national health system infected with the virus.The hospital in Monclova, Coahuila, was undergoing a deep clean on Thursday, the Associated Press reports. It accounts for the majority of the 39 reported cases of medical staff from Mexico’s national health system infected with the virus.
The specialist’s death led to the protest by hospital staff, who refused to work until the authorities give them the necessary equipment to avoid contagion. The first shipment of personal protective equipment arrived at the hospital on Wednesday, a day after the doctor’s death.The specialist’s death led to the protest by hospital staff, who refused to work until the authorities give them the necessary equipment to avoid contagion. The first shipment of personal protective equipment arrived at the hospital on Wednesday, a day after the doctor’s death.
The national health system also said the hospital’s director had been removed from his position and put into isolation because he was over 60.The national health system also said the hospital’s director had been removed from his position and put into isolation because he was over 60.
There was no immediate explanation of why personal protective equipment was only sent to the hospital this week. Mexico’s federal health officials have said they had been preparing for the virus since early January.There was no immediate explanation of why personal protective equipment was only sent to the hospital this week. Mexico’s federal health officials have said they had been preparing for the virus since early January.
According to a statement from the Coahuila state government, everyone who works in the hospital’s emergency department is being screened for symptoms of the illness.According to a statement from the Coahuila state government, everyone who works in the hospital’s emergency department is being screened for symptoms of the illness.
The outbreak raised questions about the preparedness of the public health system to confront a pandemic that is just beginning to gather momentum in the country.The outbreak raised questions about the preparedness of the public health system to confront a pandemic that is just beginning to gather momentum in the country.
Mexico’s president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, said on Thursday that 80 public hospitals were being converted to handle patients infected with the coronavirus. In a subsequent clarification, he said that just segments of 80 hospitals were being isolated, with on average eight beds and ventilators reserved for coronavirus patients.Mexico’s president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, said on Thursday that 80 public hospitals were being converted to handle patients infected with the coronavirus. In a subsequent clarification, he said that just segments of 80 hospitals were being isolated, with on average eight beds and ventilators reserved for coronavirus patients.
There have been 37 deaths in Mexico and more than 1,300 confirmed infections.There have been 37 deaths in Mexico and more than 1,300 confirmed infections.
As coronavirus lockdowns have moved many in-person activities online, the use of the video conferencing platform Zoom has escalated quickly. So too have concerns about its security, Kari Paul reports.As coronavirus lockdowns have moved many in-person activities online, the use of the video conferencing platform Zoom has escalated quickly. So too have concerns about its security, Kari Paul reports.
There has been a 535% rise in daily traffic to the Zoom.us download page in the last month, according to analysis from the web analytics firm SimilarWeb. Its app for iPhone has been the most downloaded app in the country for weeks, according to the market research firm Sensor Tower. Even politicians and other high-profile figures including the British prime minister, Boris Johnson, and the former US federal reserve chair Alan Greenspan use it for conferencing as they work from home.There has been a 535% rise in daily traffic to the Zoom.us download page in the last month, according to analysis from the web analytics firm SimilarWeb. Its app for iPhone has been the most downloaded app in the country for weeks, according to the market research firm Sensor Tower. Even politicians and other high-profile figures including the British prime minister, Boris Johnson, and the former US federal reserve chair Alan Greenspan use it for conferencing as they work from home.
Security experts, however, have called Zoom “a privacy disaster” and “fundamentally corrupt” as allegations of the company mishandling user data snowball.Security experts, however, have called Zoom “a privacy disaster” and “fundamentally corrupt” as allegations of the company mishandling user data snowball.
As its president ordered workers to stay away from their jobs until the end of the month, Russia is considering aggressive new surveillance methods to enforce a mandatory lockdown across its 11 time zones, Andrew Roth reports from Moscow.As its president ordered workers to stay away from their jobs until the end of the month, Russia is considering aggressive new surveillance methods to enforce a mandatory lockdown across its 11 time zones, Andrew Roth reports from Moscow.
The details of the new system have not been confirmed, but official statements and leaked plans have indicated they could include mobile apps that track users’ location, CCTV cameras with facial recognition software, QR codes, mobile phone data and credit card records.The details of the new system have not been confirmed, but official statements and leaked plans have indicated they could include mobile apps that track users’ location, CCTV cameras with facial recognition software, QR codes, mobile phone data and credit card records.
The hastily developed patchwork to monitor individuals’ movements could tell authorities whether Russians had broken coronavirus lockdowns for reasons other than those allowed: seeking medical care, shopping for groceries, visiting the pharmacy or traveling to an authorised job. Leaked plans indicate that parts of the system may go online this weekend.The hastily developed patchwork to monitor individuals’ movements could tell authorities whether Russians had broken coronavirus lockdowns for reasons other than those allowed: seeking medical care, shopping for groceries, visiting the pharmacy or traveling to an authorised job. Leaked plans indicate that parts of the system may go online this weekend.
Italy registered 760 more deaths from coronavirus on Thursday, 33 more than on Wednesday, bringing the total to 13,915, Angela Giuffrida reports from Rome.Italy registered 760 more deaths from coronavirus on Thursday, 33 more than on Wednesday, bringing the total to 13,915, Angela Giuffrida reports from Rome.
The growth rate in new infections was slower compared with Wednesday, with 2,477 more cases registered, a day-to-day rise of 3%, compared to highs of 15% during the early phase of the emergency.The growth rate in new infections was slower compared with Wednesday, with 2,477 more cases registered, a day-to-day rise of 3%, compared to highs of 15% during the early phase of the emergency.
The infection rate has also slowed again in Lombardy, the worst-affected region, with 1,292 new cases registered on Thursday compared with 1,565 on Wednesday.The infection rate has also slowed again in Lombardy, the worst-affected region, with 1,292 new cases registered on Thursday compared with 1,565 on Wednesday.
The Italian government extended the country’s lockdown until 13 April on Wednesday.The Italian government extended the country’s lockdown until 13 April on Wednesday.
“When the [scientific] data consolidate, we will begin to programme a gradual loosening of the restrictions,” the prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, told the population. “I can’t tell you when that will be.”“When the [scientific] data consolidate, we will begin to programme a gradual loosening of the restrictions,” the prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, told the population. “I can’t tell you when that will be.”
Ukraine has made an appeal to the US tycoon Elon Musk-, after he announced on Twitter that he had spare ventilators to ship to any country where they are needed.Ukraine has made an appeal to the US tycoon Elon Musk-, after he announced on Twitter that he had spare ventilators to ship to any country where they are needed.
The Ukrainian embassy in the United States posted replied, saying: “People in hospitals need ventilators. We are ready to cooperate!”The Ukrainian embassy in the United States posted replied, saying: “People in hospitals need ventilators. We are ready to cooperate!”
Ulana Suprun, a former health minister, also replied to Musk.Ulana Suprun, a former health minister, also replied to Musk.
Ukraine has confirmed 804 cases of the virus and 20 fatalities.Ukraine has confirmed 804 cases of the virus and 20 fatalities.
Continuing a response to the coronavirus pandemic that is becoming the envy of the world, German hospitals have increased their number of intensive care beds to 40,000, the chief of the country’s hospital federation said on Thursday.Continuing a response to the coronavirus pandemic that is becoming the envy of the world, German hospitals have increased their number of intensive care beds to 40,000, the chief of the country’s hospital federation said on Thursday.
Three out of four of the beds (30,000) are equipped with ventilators, Gerald Gass, the head of the German Hospital Federation, told Rheinischen Post daily, according to an AFP report.Three out of four of the beds (30,000) are equipped with ventilators, Gerald Gass, the head of the German Hospital Federation, told Rheinischen Post daily, according to an AFP report.
It comes after Berlin urged hospitals to double their intensive care bed capacity to 56,000, to deal with any potential surge in patients needing 24-hour care. About 2,000 intensive care beds are currently occupied by Covid-19 patients. Germany has also taken in more than 100 seriously ill patients from other EU nations.It comes after Berlin urged hospitals to double their intensive care bed capacity to 56,000, to deal with any potential surge in patients needing 24-hour care. About 2,000 intensive care beds are currently occupied by Covid-19 patients. Germany has also taken in more than 100 seriously ill patients from other EU nations.
Europe’s biggest economy has recorded 73,522 confirmed infections and 872 deaths, according to the disease control agency the Robert Koch Institute.Europe’s biggest economy has recorded 73,522 confirmed infections and 872 deaths, according to the disease control agency the Robert Koch Institute.
The speaker of Iran’s parliament, Ali Larijani, has contracted the coronavirus, the highest-ranking official among several senior government figures to catch the disease, the Associated Press reports.The speaker of Iran’s parliament, Ali Larijani, has contracted the coronavirus, the highest-ranking official among several senior government figures to catch the disease, the Associated Press reports.
The parliament in Iran announced Larijani’s illness on its website, saying he was receiving treatment in quarantine.The parliament in Iran announced Larijani’s illness on its website, saying he was receiving treatment in quarantine.
Iran’s health ministry said Thursday the coronavirus had killed another 124 people, pushing the country’s death toll to 3,160.Iran’s health ministry said Thursday the coronavirus had killed another 124 people, pushing the country’s death toll to 3,160.
In a rare acknowledgment of the severity of the outbreak by a senior Iranian official, the president, Hassan Rouhani, said the coronavirus may remain through the end of the Iranian year, which just began late last month, state TV reported Thursday.In a rare acknowledgment of the severity of the outbreak by a senior Iranian official, the president, Hassan Rouhani, said the coronavirus may remain through the end of the Iranian year, which just began late last month, state TV reported Thursday.
Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese wholesale online market Alibaba, has donated millions of dollars in medical aid around the world to help countries battling the coronavirus, including sending a million masks and 500,000 testing kits to the US.Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese wholesale online market Alibaba, has donated millions of dollars in medical aid around the world to help countries battling the coronavirus, including sending a million masks and 500,000 testing kits to the US.
But this week an attempt by Ma to make a similar donation to Cuba – which has itself been sending doctors around the world to help with coronavirus medical efforts – was blocked by the US government, reports Xinhua, China’s official news agency.But this week an attempt by Ma to make a similar donation to Cuba – which has itself been sending doctors around the world to help with coronavirus medical efforts – was blocked by the US government, reports Xinhua, China’s official news agency.
According to Xinhua, the US haulier hired by Alibaba to carry face masks, test kits and ventilators to the Caribbean island pulled out at the last minute, citing backdoor sanctions against Cuba implemented last year by the Trump administration.According to Xinhua, the US haulier hired by Alibaba to carry face masks, test kits and ventilators to the Caribbean island pulled out at the last minute, citing backdoor sanctions against Cuba implemented last year by the Trump administration.
Title III of the Helms-Burton Act, enacted by the Trump government last May, gives US nationals and companies the right to sue foreign citizens and enterprises investing in properties nationalised by the Cuban government.Title III of the Helms-Burton Act, enacted by the Trump government last May, gives US nationals and companies the right to sue foreign citizens and enterprises investing in properties nationalised by the Cuban government.
Miguel Diaz-Canel, Cuba’s president, criticised the move on Twitter on Wednesday. He wrote:Miguel Diaz-Canel, Cuba’s president, criticised the move on Twitter on Wednesday. He wrote: