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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
Reuters reports that morgues and hospitals in New York City, the centre of the US outbreak, bent under the strain on Thursday, struggling to treat or bury casualties, as New York state’s Governor Andrew Cuomo offered a grim prediction the rest of the country would soon face the same misery.
Staff at one medical centre in Brooklyn were seen disposing of their gowns and caps and other protective wear in a sidewalk trash can after wheeling bodies out of the hospital and loading them into a refrigerated truck.
Cuomo had earlier said the New York would run out of ventilators in six days.
Governments in the Middle East need to act fast to limit the spread of the coronavirus after cases rose to nearly 60,000, almost double their level a week earlier, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
“New cases have been reported in some of the most vulnerable countries with fragile health systems,” said Ahmed Al-Mandhari, the WHO’s director for the Eastern Mediterranean region, which includes Pakistan, Afghanistan, Somalia and Djibouti, as well as Middle Eastern states.
“Even in countries with stronger heath systems, we have seen a worrying spike in the numbers of cases and deaths reported,” he said in a statement.
Outside of Iran, which has reported just over 50,000 cases, confirmed coronavirus numbers have been relatively low in the Middle East compared to Europe, the United States and Asia.
But health officials fear that cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the virus are under-reported and that many countries with weak governments and health systems eroded by conflict will struggle to cope.
“I cannot stress enough the urgency of the situation,” said Mandhari. “The increasing numbers of cases show that transmission is rapidly occurring at local and community levels.”
“We still have a window of opportunity, but this window is slowly closing day by day,” he added.
The Walt Disney Co says it will start standing down (furloughing) non-essential employees on 19 April, citing the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on its business.
The daily White House press briefing is underway. You can keep up today date with it on our US live blog here:The daily White House press briefing is underway. You can keep up today date with it on our US live blog here:
Donald Trump addressed the conference briefly, confirming he. had tested negative to the coronavirus. The US now has just under 240,000 infections and 5, 798 deaths according to the Johns Hopkins university tracker. Donald Trump addressed the conference briefly, confirming he had tested negative to the coronavirus. The US now has just under 240,000 infections and 5,798 deaths according to the Johns Hopkins university tracker.
Trump spoke briefly about the production of new masks and establishing dedicated Covid-19 hospitals in three states, including New York.Trump spoke briefly about the production of new masks and establishing dedicated Covid-19 hospitals in three states, including New York.
We have also just heard from the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who spoke for about 5 minutes, but didn’t really announce anything, apart from the fact that everyone was working hard and doing a good job. He’s working on the coronavirus response team. We have also just heard from the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who spoke for about five minutes, but didn’t really announce anything, apart from the fact that everyone was working hard and doing a good job. He’s working on the coronavirus response team.
He said the president asked him to “break down every barrier” to help the effort, he said. “The president wants us to think outside the box and get the best ideas to keep Americans safe.”He said the president asked him to “break down every barrier” to help the effort, he said. “The president wants us to think outside the box and get the best ideas to keep Americans safe.”
The Zaandam cruise ship on which four people have died, including a 75-year-old British man, has docked in a port in Florida after previously being denied entry. Its sister-ship, the Rotterdam has also been granted permission to dock.The Zaandam cruise ship on which four people have died, including a 75-year-old British man, has docked in a port in Florida after previously being denied entry. Its sister-ship, the Rotterdam has also been granted permission to dock.
The operating company, Holland America, said that, following arrival in Port Everglades, all guests will be health screened and cleared for entry by US Customs and Border Protection. It added that disembarkation is expected to be complete by Friday evening, with priority given today to those who need immediate care.The operating company, Holland America, said that, following arrival in Port Everglades, all guests will be health screened and cleared for entry by US Customs and Border Protection. It added that disembarkation is expected to be complete by Friday evening, with priority given today to those who need immediate care.
The US president, Donald Trump, has said arrangements have been made with the UK government to evacuate British passengers.The US president, Donald Trump, has said arrangements have been made with the UK government to evacuate British passengers.
The US president, Donald Trump, has tested negative for the second time, with the result obtained in just 15 minutes, according to a letter from his physician that has been released by the White House.The US president, Donald Trump, has tested negative for the second time, with the result obtained in just 15 minutes, according to a letter from his physician that has been released by the White House.
In the note, Sean Conley, said Trump had undergone the test for coronavirus, having already been tested last month after coming into contact with a Brazilian official who had been infected. Conley said Trump was tested with a new, rapid point-of-contact test. “He is healthy and without symptoms.”In the note, Sean Conley, said Trump had undergone the test for coronavirus, having already been tested last month after coming into contact with a Brazilian official who had been infected. Conley said Trump was tested with a new, rapid point-of-contact test. “He is healthy and without symptoms.”
Residents of Canada’s most populous city caught walking within six feet (two metres) of anyone in a public park or square face a fine of as much as 5,000 Canadian dollars (£2,850, $3,500).Residents of Canada’s most populous city caught walking within six feet (two metres) of anyone in a public park or square face a fine of as much as 5,000 Canadian dollars (£2,850, $3,500).
According to the Associated Press, Toronto’s mayor John Tory says the public has been warned many times and the wilful disobedience needs to stop amid the coronavirus pandemic.According to the Associated Press, Toronto’s mayor John Tory says the public has been warned many times and the wilful disobedience needs to stop amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The US navy has relieved the commander of the aircraft carrier, Theodore Roosevelt, after he wrote a scathing letter asking for stronger measures to control an outbreak onboard that ended up being leaked to the public.The US navy has relieved the commander of the aircraft carrier, Theodore Roosevelt, after he wrote a scathing letter asking for stronger measures to control an outbreak onboard that ended up being leaked to the public.
Egypt has reported 86 new cases, bringing the total number to 865, its health ministry has said. That is the highest daily jump since registering the first case in February. Six more people died of the virus, the ministry said in a statement. In total, 58 people have died.Egypt has reported 86 new cases, bringing the total number to 865, its health ministry has said. That is the highest daily jump since registering the first case in February. Six more people died of the virus, the ministry said in a statement. In total, 58 people have died.
Darren Miller didn’t expect many people to come out to clap for the NHS and frontline workers last week. Still, the 35-year-old, who works for the Scottish ambulance service, put on his jacket and stepped out to stand in solidarity with his colleagues.Darren Miller didn’t expect many people to come out to clap for the NHS and frontline workers last week. Still, the 35-year-old, who works for the Scottish ambulance service, put on his jacket and stepped out to stand in solidarity with his colleagues.
He was taken aback by the roar of applause and cheers that he was met with in East Kilbride last week. On Thursday evening, he was overwhelmed to see his neighbours had come again.He was taken aback by the roar of applause and cheers that he was met with in East Kilbride last week. On Thursday evening, he was overwhelmed to see his neighbours had come again.
See how the UK paused to recognise its key workers:See how the UK paused to recognise its key workers:
We reported earlier that the UK government is thinking of issuing immunity certificates to people who have recovered.We reported earlier that the UK government is thinking of issuing immunity certificates to people who have recovered.
But one expert is warning they could be dangerous. Eleanor Riley, professor of immunology and infectious disease at the University of Edinburgh, say they could give people a “sense of false security”.But one expert is warning they could be dangerous. Eleanor Riley, professor of immunology and infectious disease at the University of Edinburgh, say they could give people a “sense of false security”.
“A glimmer of hope but little detail.” See the experts’ reaction to the UK health secretary Matt Hancock’s new testing plan:“A glimmer of hope but little detail.” See the experts’ reaction to the UK health secretary Matt Hancock’s new testing plan:
The US president Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to aid companies building ventilators for coronavirus patients to receive the supply of materials they need.The US president Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to aid companies building ventilators for coronavirus patients to receive the supply of materials they need.
In a memo released by the White House, Trump directed the US health and human services secretary to use his authority to help facilitate the supply of ventilator materials for six companies – General Electric Co, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc and Medtronic Plc, as well as Resmed Inc, Royal Philips N.V. and Vyaire Medical Inc.In a memo released by the White House, Trump directed the US health and human services secretary to use his authority to help facilitate the supply of ventilator materials for six companies – General Electric Co, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc and Medtronic Plc, as well as Resmed Inc, Royal Philips N.V. and Vyaire Medical Inc.
France will probably extend the coronavirus confinement beyond 15 April, the country’s prime minister Édouard Philippe has said. France went into lockdown on 17 March and a first two-week period has already been extended to 15 April. Philippe told TF1:France will probably extend the coronavirus confinement beyond 15 April, the country’s prime minister Édouard Philippe has said. France went into lockdown on 17 March and a first two-week period has already been extended to 15 April. Philippe told TF1:
Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, is continuing to play down the pandemic, saying it is “not all it’s being made out to be” and denying that any hospital in the country has reached its full capacity due to the outbreak.Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, is continuing to play down the pandemic, saying it is “not all it’s being made out to be” and denying that any hospital in the country has reached its full capacity due to the outbreak.
Speaking to church ministers outside his official residence in Brasilia, he has urged state governors not to be so “radical,” warning that their confinement and quarantine measures are taking a heavy toll on the economy. He estimated that 60% to 70% of Brazilians will eventually contract the virus.Speaking to church ministers outside his official residence in Brasilia, he has urged state governors not to be so “radical,” warning that their confinement and quarantine measures are taking a heavy toll on the economy. He estimated that 60% to 70% of Brazilians will eventually contract the virus.
Here’s a summary of the latest events:Here’s a summary of the latest events:
Global number of confirmed cases passes one million mark. At least one million people around the world have been infected since the outbreak began, according to figures collected by researchers from Johns Hopkins University.Global number of confirmed cases passes one million mark. At least one million people around the world have been infected since the outbreak began, according to figures collected by researchers from Johns Hopkins University.
Worldwide death toll passes 50,000. The number of confirmed deaths has passed 50,000, according to the same researchers. Italy remains the country worst affected by the outbreak, with 13,915 deaths, followed by Spain, with 10,003 deaths. The US is now the third worst affected country, with 5,316 total deaths.Worldwide death toll passes 50,000. The number of confirmed deaths has passed 50,000, according to the same researchers. Italy remains the country worst affected by the outbreak, with 13,915 deaths, followed by Spain, with 10,003 deaths. The US is now the third worst affected country, with 5,316 total deaths.
British health minister sets goal of 100,000 tests a day. The health secretary, Matt Hancock, said the government was hoping to build an “at-scale” diagnostics industry to reach 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month, as he unveiled his five-pillar strategy. Just 5,000 NHS staff have been tested so far.British health minister sets goal of 100,000 tests a day. The health secretary, Matt Hancock, said the government was hoping to build an “at-scale” diagnostics industry to reach 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month, as he unveiled his five-pillar strategy. Just 5,000 NHS staff have been tested so far.
UK hospital deaths rise by 569 to 2,921. A total of 2,921 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the UK’s Department of Health. 163,194 people have been tested, with 33,718 testing positive.UK hospital deaths rise by 569 to 2,921. A total of 2,921 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the UK’s Department of Health. 163,194 people have been tested, with 33,718 testing positive.
Italy records 760 more deaths from coronavirus. Italy registered 760 more deaths from Covid-19 on Thursday; 33 more than Wednesday. A total of 13,915 people have now died from the virus in the country.Italy records 760 more deaths from coronavirus. Italy registered 760 more deaths from Covid-19 on Thursday; 33 more than Wednesday. A total of 13,915 people have now died from the virus in the country.
US reveals 6.7 million applied for jobless benefits in a week. More than 6.65 million people have filed for unemployment benefits in the US last week, according to the latest official figures, highlighting the devastating economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the American economy.US reveals 6.7 million applied for jobless benefits in a week. More than 6.65 million people have filed for unemployment benefits in the US last week, according to the latest official figures, highlighting the devastating economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the American economy.
Scottish death toll under-reported due to delays in reporting centrally. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon admitted that the number of deaths in Scotland had been underreported because of mistakes in notifying the government of new fatalities. Partly because of this, the number of Covid-19 deaths jumped 66% in one day, up by 50 to 126 fatalities.Scottish death toll under-reported due to delays in reporting centrally. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon admitted that the number of deaths in Scotland had been underreported because of mistakes in notifying the government of new fatalities. Partly because of this, the number of Covid-19 deaths jumped 66% in one day, up by 50 to 126 fatalities.
Germany sees 1.1 million applications for “immediate financial help”. Authorities in Germany have so far received 1.1 million applications for help from self-employed and small businesses. €1bn (£875m) has already been paid to them and €1.8bn worth of payments have been approved.Germany sees 1.1 million applications for “immediate financial help”. Authorities in Germany have so far received 1.1 million applications for help from self-employed and small businesses. €1bn (£875m) has already been paid to them and €1.8bn worth of payments have been approved.
Agreement to let coronavirus-stricken liners dock nears. Officials in Fort Lauderdale have said an agreement to allow two coronavirus-stricken cruise liners, the Zaandam and the Rotterdam, to dock in Port Everglades should be reached “within a few hours” after Donald Trump intervened.Agreement to let coronavirus-stricken liners dock nears. Officials in Fort Lauderdale have said an agreement to allow two coronavirus-stricken cruise liners, the Zaandam and the Rotterdam, to dock in Port Everglades should be reached “within a few hours” after Donald Trump intervened.
Catalonia asks Spanish army for help. The pro-independence leader of Catalonia, the region of Spain hardest hit by the coronavirus after Madrid, has abandoned his government’s initial reluctance to seek help from the Spanish army, saying any assistance would be gratefully received.Catalonia asks Spanish army for help. The pro-independence leader of Catalonia, the region of Spain hardest hit by the coronavirus after Madrid, has abandoned his government’s initial reluctance to seek help from the Spanish army, saying any assistance would be gratefully received.
UN secretary general says recovery from crisis must lead to a better world. In a column for the Guardian, António Guterres has called for a coordinated global response to the pandemic, but said it must lead to greater global resilience and solidarity.UN secretary general says recovery from crisis must lead to a better world. In a column for the Guardian, António Guterres has called for a coordinated global response to the pandemic, but said it must lead to greater global resilience and solidarity.
You can see a summary of earlier events here.You can see a summary of earlier events here.