In light of a new increase in the number of Covid-19 cases, German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged her fellow citizens not to relax in the face of what many are calling the second wave of the pandemic. According to Johns Hopkins University, more than half of the reported cases of COVID-19 infection are concentrated in four countries: the United States, India, Brazil, and Russia. More than one million people have died, while about 25 million have recovered.
“We are in danger of losing everything we have achieved in recent months,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel told the Bundestag. On Wednesday, the country registered 1798 new cases and 17 deaths from Covid-19. During the summer, the number of new cases was less than 500 per day. As of Tuesday, entertainment events with more than 25 people are again prohibited in Germany. In an extremely emotional speech, the chancellor called on his countrymen not to relax. “I am confident that the former life will return. Families will celebrate holidays, clubs, theaters and football stadiums will be filled again. And then we will rejoice. But for now, we must act patiently and wisely. This is the only way to save human lives,” she said.
We explain quickly, simply, and clearly what happened, why it matters, and what happens next. Episodes The end of the story: Podcast Advertising It has been reported that police broke up an underground dance party in one of Coventry University’s buildings on Monday night and Tuesday. According to the available data, more than 200 students participated. University officials said they were deeply concerned about the videos that have surfaced online and expressed outrage at the “flagrant violation” of established rules. The government decree allows British citizens to spend their free time in groups of no more than six people, unless all members of the group live under the same roof. The Coventry University administration, on the other hand, had previously advised students to keep parties to a minimum. On Wednesday, the number of new COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom exceeded 7,000 for the second consecutive day with 7,108 cases. Tuesday saw an increase of 7,143 cases. In addition, 71 more people have died (coincidentally, there were also 71 deaths on Tuesday), a number of deaths not seen since June 26. The total number of victims has reached 42143. This number includes all those who died within 28 days of testing positive for coronavirus. Other methods of calculating the number of deaths from the pandemic are also used – based on the number of death certificates with Covid-19 and (most reliable for comparison with other countries) on excess mortality compared with previous years. However, these figures are updated more slowly: three statistical agencies, covering England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively, publish such statistics on a weekly or monthly basis, with the latest data available for the period up to 18 or 20 September, depending on the region.
Training for this unusual marathon has already begun. Next Sunday, London will once again hold its annual marathon. Due to the pandemic, the marathon will take place in St. James’s Park rather than on the streets of the city. Because of the coronavirus, only 100 of the world’s most elite marathon runners will participate. Their clothing, as well as that of 500 marathon organizers and staff, will be equipped with a device called Bump, which emits an audible warning when people come too close at an unsafe distance (less than 2 meters). Participants will run around the park 19 times. A fence will be erected around the park and spectators will only be able to watch the marathon on television. All other participants who wish to participate in the marathon can do so in the virtual version.