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More than 300,000 people are now infectedWithin one day the health authorities in Germany reported 4,516 new corona infections according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) on Friday morning. From Wednesday to Thursday, the figure had risen considerably from 2,828 to 4,058. Since the beginning of the corona crisis, at least 314,660 people in Germany have been demonstrably infected with the Sars-CoV-2 virus according to RKI data (data status 9.10., 0.00 am). The number of deaths in connection with corona infection was thus 9,589, eleven more than the day before.…

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Within only 24 hours, 4,058 new corona cases were reported. The number of new coronavirus infections recorded in Germany is rising rapidly. Within one day, the health authorities reported 4,058 new corona infections, as the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced on Thursday morning. That is 1,200 more than the day before. Corona hotspotsThe RKI warned in its status report of Tuesday evening that it is necessary for the entire population to commit itself to infection prevention. At present, the number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days in…

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A total of almost 32,500 people died of or with the virus. Madrid. In Spain, the number of deaths recorded within 24 hours after infection with the coronavirus is higher than in five and a half months. Within a single day, a total of 261 deaths related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus were reported from the various regions, the Ministry of Health announced in Madrid on Tuesday evening. This is the highest figure since April 25. At that time 280 deaths were counted. The highest number of victims in recent months…

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After three days of treatment for his Covid disease, US President Donald Trump has returned to the White House. The helicopter with Trump on board took off from the hospital grounds around two o’clock European time. Back at the presidential residence, Trump reiterated his message that Americans need not fear the corona virus. “Do not let it rule your lives. Do not be afraid of it,” he said. Trump may still be contagious and would have to wear the mask to protect people in his vicinity, according to health authorities.…

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Great Britain has exceeded the threshold of half a million proven corona infections. Health authorities reported an increase in infections of almost 23,000 cases on Sunday – more than 10,000 more than the day before. According to the authorities, this is due to the correction of a technical error that prevented thousands of corona cases from being published at the end of September. Corona infections that occurred between 24 September and 1 October would be included in the statistics for the coming days, the health authority announced. This would distort…

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Due to the continuing rise in coronavirus infection rates, the highest warning level is being imposed in Paris. This means that stricter measures will come into force, as the office of Prime Minister Jean Castex announced last night. Bars and cafes in the capital and some suburbs will have to be closed, while restaurants will be allowed to remain open if stricter hygiene rules are observed. This step comes as no surprise. Health Minister Olivier Veran had already said at the end of the week that the situation in the…

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With a powerful plea for fraternity and social friendship across all borders, Pope Francis addressed humanity. In the social encyclical “Fratelli tutti”, published on Sunday in eight languages, he calls for a turning away from selfishness on all levels of society. Only in this way can the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and global challenges such as social inequality and migration be overcome. His letter, which bears the hallmarks of a social utopia, is expressly addressed by the 83-year-old to “all people of good will” regardless of their faith. According…

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