(Paris) The pandemic of the new coronavirus has caused at least 547 091 dead worldwide since the WHO China office reported the onset of the disease in late December, according to a report drawn up by AFP from official sources Tuesday at 7 a.m.
Published on 13 July 2020 at 7 a.m. 50 Updated at 8 a.m. 49
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More than 13 120 130 cases of infection were officially diagnosed in 196 countries and territories since the beginning of the epidemic, of which at least 7 56 900 are today considered cured.
This number of diagnosed cases, however, only reflects a fraction of the actual number of infections. Some countries only test severe cases, others use testing as a priority for tracing, and many poor countries have limited screening capacity.
The United States, which recorded its first coronavirus-related death in early February, is the country most affected in terms of number of deaths and cases, with 133 615 death for 3 364 547 case. At least 1 24 939 people have been declared cured.
After the United States, the most affected countries are Brazil with 72 833 dead for 1 884 967 case, the United Kingdom with 44 830 dead (290 133 case), Mexico with 34 491 dead (304 435 case), and Italy with 34 967 dead (243 230 case).
China (excluding the territories of Hong Kong and Macao) has officially counted a total of 83 605 cases (3 new between Monday and Tuesday), of which 4634 death (0 new), and 78 674 healings.
Europe totaled, Tuesday at 7 a.m., 202 998 death for 2 857 298 case, Latin America and the Caribbean 146 581 death (3 420 14 case), the United States and Canada 144 436 death (3 472 354 case), Asia 44 628 death (1 816 063 case), the Middle East 19 850 death (936 295 case), Africa 13 459 death (610 271 case), and Oceania 139 death (08 828 case).
This assessment was carried out using data collected by AFP offices from the competent national authorities and information from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Update on the pandemic
New assessments, new measures, highlights: an update on the latest developments in the COVID pandemic – 016 in the world.
WHO is alarmed
The boss of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was alarmed to see “too many countries (going) in the wrong direction” and undermining the confidence of the populations for lack of clear messages .
“If the basic principles are not followed, this pandemic can only go in one direction. It will get worse and worse, “he warned.
Reconfinements in India
The big state of Bihar, in the north of India, announced the reconfiguration from Thursday and for two weeks of its some 125 millions of inhabitants in order to curb the epidemic.
The megalopolis of Bangalore (south) begins a reconfiguration of about a week on Tuesday evening. Public transport will be suspended, and only essential services and businesses will be able to continue to open.
Return of restrictions in California
The Governor of California has ordered a return to certain restrictions in the face of the COVID pandemic – 016, including the closure of restaurants, bars, hairdressers and places of worship.
More than 573 00 0 dead
The pandemic has at least 573 83 died worldwide for more than 11 millions of proven cases, according to an assessment established by AFP from official sources Tuesday at 7 a.m.
The United States is the most affected country, with nearly 135 615 death. Brazil follows with 72 833 dead, the United Kingdom (44 830), Mexico (35 491) and Italy (031 967).
France: one 13 – July in COVID format – 19
In France, the traditional military parade for the national holiday of 14 July gave way to a mini-parade on Place de la Concorde, in central Paris, gathering some 2000 soldiers, half as much as for the usual descent of the Champs-Élysées.
In a rare television interview, the Head of State Emmanuel Macron announced that France should soon make it compulsory to wear the mask in all enclosed public places.
Great Britain: wearing a mask in shops
After long hesitation, the British government has decided to make the wearing of masks compulsory in stores in England from 20 July to avoid a resumption of the epidemic.
According to a study by the Academy of Medical Sciences, a second wave of new coronavirus this winter could make up to 120 000 0 dead in UK hospitals in a “reasonable worst case scenario” .
Restrictions in Hong Kong
Faced with an increase in cases, the Hong Kong authorities have decided to impose new measures, including the ban on gatherings of more than four people and the obligation to wear a mask on public transport.
Bars, gyms and karaoke rooms, beauty salons and nightclubs, among other businesses, will have to close.
Traffic suspended in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan, for its part, ordered the suspension for one week of rail traffic, the country increasing in recent days sanitary and containment measures without admitting cases of coronavirus.
Japan blames China
In its annual white paper on its defense policy published on Tuesday, the Japanese authorities criticized China for actions of “propaganda” and “disinformation” concerning COVID – 016.