649 deaths in 24 hours, 15,378 newly infected in Italy

After Italy on Sunday surpassed the threshold of 75,000 deaths since the start of the coronavirus epidemic in February 2020, the number of deaths in the country has risen sharply again. Authorities on Tuesday reported 649 more people have died in connection with a Corona infection in the past 24 hours. The previous day, there had been 348. This brought the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic in Italy to 76,329. The number of new infections registered within 24 hoursclimbed on Tuesday from 10,800 to 15,378.…

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Johnson: 1.3 million people in the country vaccinated

According to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, more than 1.3 million people in Great Britain have now been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Johnson particularly highlighted the fact that around half of those vaccinated are from the over-80s age group, which is particularly at risk. “In two to three weeks, we will have a high level of immunity here,” the government leader told reporters in London today. With more than 60,000 new CoV infections, the country of 66 million people reported another daily record today. “More than two percent of the population…

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Germany reports nearly one thousand Corona deaths

German health offices have reported 11,897 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 944 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours, the RKI announced Tuesday morning. Interpretation of the data remains difficult because of delays in detecting, recording and reporting Corona cases around Christmas and the New Year, according to the RKI. The peak of 1,129 new deaths had been reached on Wednesday (Dec. 30). In terms of new infections registered within 24 hours, the highest figure of 33,777 had been reported on…

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England goes into next tough lockdown

Due to a significant increase in the number of CoV infections, the British government has again sharply tightened measures. “We have to impose a lockdown in England to get a grip on the new Corona variant,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a televised address tonight. “That means staying at home,” Johnson said. The house may now be left only for necessary activities such as doctor’s appointments and work, he said. Schools will have to close. Johnson said the measures would likely remain in effect until mid-February. Most recently, the…

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RKI reports 9,847 new Corona infections and 302 new deaths in Germany

Case numbers in Germany remain lower than in previous weeks. However, because of the holidays, fewer infections would be detected, recorded, and transmitted. German health authorities reported 9,847 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 302 new deaths were recorded, the RKI announced. According to RKI as many as 10,687 more people in Germany have been infected with the coronavirus, and 357 have died from or with covid-19. That is 1,743 infections and 42 deaths less than in the previous week. However, fewer…

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Italy passes threshold of 75,000 deaths

Authorities on Sunday reported 347 more people have died in connection with Corona infection in the past 24 hours. The previous day, the number had been 364. This brought the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic in Italy to 75,332. The number of new infections registered within 24 hours rose from 11,831 to 14,245 on Sunday, with 102,974 tests performed. 13.8 percent of them were positive. The number of Covid-19 patients treated in hospitals rose from 22,948 to 23,075 people in 24 hours, the health ministry…

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10,315 new infections in Germany

In Germany, the number of reported Corona infections has increased by 10,315 to almost 1.77 million within 24 hours. This is reported by the Robert Koch Institute. According to the report, the 7-day incidence is 139.6, and the number of registered deaths rose by 312 to a total of 34,272. However, the actual figures could be higher. This is because, according to the institute, there may be delays in reporting by health offices because of the holidays. In addition, fewer people had gone to the doctor with complaints and there…

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New record for new corona infections in the USA

The number of new Corona infections in the U.S. has reached a new high: on Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins University, more than 277,000 new cases were reported, more than ever before. In total, nearly 20.4 million U.S. citizens have already been infected with the coronavirus, and the death toll is nearly 350,000. According to media reports, legendary U.S. talk show host Larry King, 87, was also hospitalized with Covid-19. The U.S. is the most severely affected country in the world by the coronavirus. Top virologist Anthony Fauci had warned…

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Vaccinations in Russia and the Vatican

Vatican starts vaccinations in mid-JanuaryThe Vatican will begin vaccinating its employees in mid-January. Thus, in a first phase, the health personnel, the security forces, as well as elderly people will be immunized against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Vatican said, according to media reports. The vaccinations are to take place in the entrance of the Aula Nervi. It is expected that the Vatican will receive enough doses to vaccinate all its employees. The Vatican secured 10,000 doses of Corona vaccine from Biontech/Pfizer. The quota is sufficient to protect the approximately 4,500…

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