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In the midst of a worsening pandemic, Brazil has for the first time registered more than 4,000 victims infected with the coronavirus in one day. Within 24 hours, 4,195 coronavirus-related deaths had been reported, the health ministry of Latin America’s largest country announced yesterday. On previous days, the numbers were significantly lower. According to media reports, numerous deaths from the Easter holidays have now been subsequently reported. So far, only the U.S. had reported more than 4,000 deaths per day. In Brazil, the pandemic is largely out of control about…

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Germany – Health offices in Germany have reported 6885 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 90 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. This is according to figures released by the RKI on Tuesday morning. Exactly one week ago, the RKI had recorded 9549 new infections and 180 new deaths within one day. The RKI points out that around the Easter holidays in many places usually less tests are made and reported. In addition, it could be that not all health offices…

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Italy is extending its entry regulations, which were tightened over Easter. The quarantine obligation for entrants from EU member states was extended until the end of April, as Italian media reported on the weekend. At the same time, the tightened entry rules for Austrians, which have been in place since February because of the South African mutation, will be relaxed as of Wednesday by the new decree issued by Italian Health Minister Roberto Spreanza. Entrants from EU countries must continue to present not only a negative test, but also quarantine…

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More than 100,000 new Corona infections have been recorded in India in one day for the first time. That’s according to figures released Monday by India’s health ministry. The richest union state Maharastra with the financial metropolis Mumbai is particularly affected. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had warned over the weekend of an alarming increase in cases. Nevertheless, many people in India are once again living as if there were no longer a pandemic. There are also major election events ahead of the general elections in several Union states. Hundreds of…

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Germany – Health departments reported 8,497 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 50 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. This is according to figures released by the RKI on Monday morning. Exactly one week ago, the RKI had recorded 9,872 new infections and 43 new deaths within one day. The RKI points out that fewer tests are usually done and reported around the Easter holidays. In addition, it may be that not all health departments and relevant state authorities transmit to…

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Easter sunday – Health offices in Germany have reported 12,196 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 68 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. This is according to figures released by the RKI on Sunday morning. Exactly a week ago, the RKI had recorded 17,176 new infections and 90 new deaths within one day. The RKI points out that fewer tests are usually made and reported around the Easter holidays. In addition, it could be that not all health offices and responsible…

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Tougher measures will be in place across France for at least four weeks in the fight against coronavirus. According to the government, the new rules formally went into effect at 7 p.m. Saturday – when the nationwide nighttime curfew begins. This has been in effect, with varying times, for months. In fact, however, the new rules will not come into effect until the end of the curfew on Sunday morning at 6:00 am. In concrete terms, most stores are now closed throughout the country. In addition, restrictions on movement apply…

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Good Friday celebration in nearly deserted St. Peter’s SquareFor the second time in a row, the Pope has had to celebrate the traditional Stations of the Cross procession without thousands of faithful. Pope Francis has celebrated the traditional Stations of the Cross procession on Good Friday for the second time in the largely empty St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican because of the Corona pandemic. Only about 200 faithful, cardinals and children took part in the ceremony. Normally, the procession takes place in front of thousands of faithful at the…

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Health departments in Germany have reported 18,129 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 120 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. This is according to figures released by the RKI on Saturday. Exactly a week ago, the RKI had recorded 20,472 new infections and 157 new deaths within one day. The data reflect the status of the RKI dashboard as of 05.05, subsequent changes or additions by the RKI are possible. According to the RKI, the number of new infections reported within…

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