The following is the latest development of the coronavirus crisis:
-UK Comprehensive Easing Plan-
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in an announcement of the final step of the five-point plan to relax restrictions, that all legal requirements for wearing masks and maintaining social distancing may end in England on July 9.
-Record cases in Africa-
According to AFP statistics based on official data, the number of coronavirus cases in Africa hit a record high in the past week, with more than 36,000 new infections every day.
-Bangladesh blockade-
As the number of coronavirus cases and deaths set new records, Bangladesh has extended a strict nationwide lockdown to keep people at home for another week.
-The fourth wave in France? ——
A French government spokesperson said that by the end of July, France may see a surge in new coronavirus cases due to the spread of the more contagious virus delta variant.
-Norway postpones easing policy-
Norway stated that it will postpone the cancellation of anti-coronavirus measures until “end of July, early August” at the earliest, because of concerns that the Delta variant may trigger a fourth wave of cases.
-The vaccine is less effective? ——
Top expert Ran Balicer said that in Israel, most residents have been vaccinated with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and the rising number of coronavirus cases provides an “initial signal” that vaccination may prevent mild diseases caused by the Delta variant. Not very effective.
-Prime Minister of Luxembourg-
The Luxembourg government stated that Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel’s Covid-19 condition was “serious but stable” and will be hospitalized for another two to four days.
-Isolated springbok-
Rugby World Cup champions South Africa have been quarantined for the second time in a few weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus that targeted Lood de Jager.
-The Russian film producer passed away-
Russian Oscar-winning film director Vladimir Menshov died at the age of 81 after testing positive for the coronavirus.
-Nearly 4 million people died-
According to AFP’s compilation of official data at 1000 GMT on Monday, the pandemic has killed at least 3,980,935 people since the virus first appeared in December 2019.
The United States is the most affected country with 605,526 deaths, followed by Brazil with 524,417, India with 402,728, Mexico with 233,622, and Peru with 193,230.
These figures are based on reports from the health authorities of each country, but do not take into account subsequent upward revisions made by the statistical agency.
According to the World Health Organization, the number of direct or indirect deaths due to the pandemic is three times the official figure.
