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Coronavirus death toll at 10:00 (GMT) on Friday
Paris-According to official sources compiled by Agence France-Presse at 10:00 (Greenwich Mean Time) on Friday, the novel coronavirus has caused at least 4,401,486 deaths since its outbreak in China in December 2019.
At least 209,862,720 coronavirus cases have been registered. The vast majority of people have recovered, but some people continue to show symptoms after weeks or even months.
These figures are based on daily reports provided by the health authorities of each country.
They excluded amendments made by other statistical organizations, which indicated that the death toll was much higher.
The World Health Organization estimates that due to the extremely high mortality rate directly or indirectly related to Covid-19, the total death toll from the pandemic may be two to three times higher than the official record.
Although many countries have strengthened testing, there are still a large number of mild or asymptomatic cases that have not been detected.
On Thursday, 10 453 new deaths and 687 183 new cases were recorded globally.
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The U.S. confiscated 3000 fake Covid-19 vaccination cards in Alaska
Anchorage-Officials said on Thursday that US Customs and Border Protection agents in Anchorage had seized more than 3,000 fake Covid-19 vaccination cards sent from China.
The agency said in a statement that the cards are “low-quality printed” but are very similar to the actual Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) certificates provided to vaccinators.
Last week, Customs and Border Protection reported similar seizures in Memphis, including fake cards from China.
“Removing these fraudulent cards from the streets and then from those who sell them is important to the safety of the American public,” said Lance Robinson, the port director of the Anchorage area port area, in a statement. “Taking care of the welfare of our fellow Alaskas is one of the many different responsibilities that CBP is proud to assume.”
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Three other U.S. senators tested positive for Covid-19
WASHINGTON – Three U.S. senators from different political factions and different regions of the United States said on Thursday that they had tested positive for the coronavirus.
According to GovTrack, a non-partisan organization, since the beginning of last year, the vaccinated MP is one of 71 MPs who have been diagnosed with Covid-19.
Senator John Hickenlooper, 69, said on Twitter: “I tested positive for the breakthrough case of Covid-19. I feel good, but I will be quarantined according to the documentation.”
“I am grateful for the vaccine,” the Colorado Democrat added, and he encouraged others to get vaccinated.
The 70-year-old Republican Senator Roger Wicker’s office said in a statement that his office said in a statement that “after seeking immediate testing for mild symptoms,” earlier Thursday The test result at that time was positive.
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Sydney extends lockdown, imposes partial curfew
Sydney extended its two-month lockdown for another month and imposed a partial curfew on Friday as Australia’s largest city is working to contain the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak.
New South Wales Governor Gladys Berejiklian announced a “difficult” decision, telling the city of 5 million people that it is time to “bury the bunker.”
“Unfortunately, the number of cases continues to grow,” she said. “This is how most of us lived before the end of September.”
For most of the pandemic, there were very few cases of the virus in Sydney.
But the city now reports more than 600 cases every day — making contact tracing work strained — and this number shows little sign of decreasing.
Now, the city-wide stay-at-home order will last until the end of September. Residents in virus hotspots will also be subject to night curfews and can only engage in outdoor exercise for one hour a day.
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Japan will strengthen Covid-19 testing to deal with the worst wave of infections
TOKYO-Japan plans to borrow the anti-infective measures used in the recent Tokyo Olympics to substantially increase daily Covid-19 testing as it is fighting the most serious infection wave driven by the Delta variant.
Statistics from the national broadcaster NHK show that the number of new infections on Thursday exceeded 25,000 for the first time. The surge was mainly in people in their 40s and 50s, most of whom were not vaccinated.
The speed and severity of Japanese Delta-driven infections is surpassing the targeted cluster tracking strategy it favors, rather than the large-scale detection used in many countries.
The Cabinet Office stated that Japan intends to use its full capacity of approximately 320,000 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests per day, or about three times the current usage.
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Mexico fights a surge in Covid-19 cases, with more than 250,000 deaths
Mexico City-Mexico is battling a new wave of coronavirus infections as daily cases hit a record high and the official death toll exceeds 250,000, one of the highest deaths in the world.
Health authorities reported nearly 29,000 new daily cases on Wednesday, which is the highest record in Mexico except for one-time statistics.
Mexico also recorded more than 940 confirmed deaths, which is the highest number in a single day since February, with the exception of one-time deaths.
Jaime Gonzalez, a doctor who is buying oxygen tanks for his family in Mexico City, said that he saw hospital beds full again and oxygen shortages.
“People can’t be locked up all the time,” Gonzalez said. “But we have been unable to strike a balance between maintaining health and what is necessary to live an economically viable life.”
Alejandro Canales, a paramedic in Mexico City, also said that he has seen more patients recently, especially young patients. “It’s no longer just old people,” he said.
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ONS says the prevalence of Covid-19 in England has dropped to one in 80
LONDON-The Office of National Statistics (ONS) said on Friday that the Covid-19 infection rate in England for the week ending August 14 was about 1 in 80 people, slightly lower than the estimated 1 person in the previous week. 75.
These data were released after the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson lifted almost all coronavirus restrictions last month, such as mandatory wearing of masks in indoor public places.
In Scotland, the proportion of people who tested positive has also dropped to about 1 in 200 people, while the trajectory of Northern Ireland is still uncertain, with an estimated 1 in 50 people infected with the virus.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, this level in Wales has increased to 1 in 130 people.
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With the surge in infections, Israeli Prime Minister Bennett received the Covid-19 booster injection
Kfar Saba-Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett received a booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine on Friday as the country began to vaccinate people 40 and older amid a surge in infections.
In a public hospital in the central city of Kfar Saba near Bennet’s home, the 49-year-old Israeli prime minister has been staring at the nurse who injected his left shoulder. His office said he was the region’s first head of government. The world accepts boosters.
“We are now at the climax of the battle and we can win together; it is within reach, but we have not got there yet,” Bennett said shortly before receiving the gunshots.
“I ask you to use your unique privileges as an Israeli to get vaccinated.”
In recent weeks, the number of infections in Israel has soared, raising concerns about the closure of the Jewish holiday that will be held in September.
“If you go for the third shot, we can avoid the fourth blockade,” Bennett said. “We have seen that the vaccine has played a far-reaching role. It is safe and a way to defeat this virus.”
The World Health Organization has called for a moratorium on the Covid-19 vaccine booster to help alleviate the severe inequality in dose distribution between rich and poor countries.
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Thailand reaches 1 million Covid-19 cases, plans to strengthen vaccination
Bangkok-On Friday, Thailand’s coronavirus cases exceeded the 1 million mark, 97% of which were recorded in the past five months as the country is working to increase vaccination rates and respond to one of Asia’s worst Covid-19 outbreaks. one.
The authorities reported 19,851 cases and 240 deaths on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to more than 1 million, and the death toll reached 8,826, and the death rate was 0.87% of the confirmed cases.
Thailand controlled the coronavirus to a large extent and enjoyed only partial restrictions for most of the pandemic until it was hit by the highly virulent Alpha variant in April, followed by the Delta variant, which was very rare at the time vaccination.
Health officials have been eager to increase vaccine supply, vaccinating only 8.3% of its population of more than 66 million.
Health official Sopon Iamsirithawon told reporters that due to concerns about the efficacy of the inactivated virus vaccine on the Delta variant, Thailand is planning to carry out a booster injection.
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Brazil has reported 36,315 new Covid-19 cases and 979 deaths in 24 hours-Ministry of Health
Brasilia-The Brazilian Ministry of Health said on Thursday that in the past 24 hours, Brazil had reported 36,315 new cases of the novel coronavirus, and 979 people had died of Covid-19.
According to data from the Ministry of Health, this South American country has registered 20,494,212 cases since the beginning of the pandemic, and the official death toll has risen to 57,264,1. This is the third most serious epidemic in the world after the United States and India. The country with the second highest number of deaths. After the United States.
With the progress of vaccination, the average number of deaths from Covid-19 for seven consecutive days has dropped to less than one-third of the nearly 3,000 deaths per day at the peak of the pandemic in April.
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India reports 36,571 new coronavirus cases
Mumbai-The Indian government said in a statement on Friday that India has reported 36,571 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours.
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Mexico reports 23,006 new Covid-19 cases and more than 850 deaths
Mexico City-Mexican health authorities reported 23,006 new Covid-19 cases and 850 deaths on Thursday, bringing the total number of infections in the country since the beginning of the pandemic to 3,175,211 and the total number of confirmed deaths to 251,319 .
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Malaysia reports 23,564 coronavirus cases, new daily record
KUALA LUMPUR-Malaysian health authorities reported 23,564 new coronavirus infections on Friday, a new daily record.
A total of 1.51 million cases have been recorded in the country.
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Russia reports 785 COVID-19 deaths and 20,992 new cases
MOSCOW-On Friday, Russia reported 785 coronavirus-related deaths and 20,992 new cases in the past 24 hours, including 1,925 in Moscow.
Russia was hit by a surge in cases this summer, which peaked in July, and the authorities blamed the slow absorption of the Delta variant and the domestic vaccine.
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