Monthly night curfew in nine French cities, strict restrictions in London

Paris, Ta. Thursday, October 15, 2020

The head of the World Health Organization's Europe office, Dr. Said Hans Cluj.

Corona infections are more prevalent in homes, indoor spaces and communities where protective measures are not taken. He appealed to countries to take strict measures to combat the infection.

Cluj, citing an epidemiological model, said that if 95 per cent of people wore masks and followed other social distance rules, Europe would be able to avoid 2,81,000 deaths by February, but the death toll could rise fivefold by January if the rules were lifted. The way the Corona epidemic is unfolding in Europe right now is worrying.

France, Germany and Italy, on the other hand, have seen a sharp rise in new cases of corona, with France imposing a month-long night curfew in its nine major cities, including Paris, from 9pm to 6am.

Meanwhile, a special French court has ordered an inquiry into the government's handling of the Corona epidemic, following an unprecedented 90 complaints in recent months about the shortage of masks and other equipment.

Following complaints from Corona patients, doctors and police officers, French police raided the residences of former Prime Minister Edward Philippe and current and former health ministers. Police also investigated the office of current Health Minister Olivier Veran.

In London, on the other hand, stricter restrictions will be enforced from Saturday. Health Minister Matt Hancock said the number of corona patients in London is currently doubling every ten days. The last seven days have averaged 97 cases and are on the rise.

"A tough winter is coming and we have no choice but to impose tougher measures," said London Mayor Sadiq Khan. No one likes more restrictions, but it has become necessary to impose them to protect Londoners. In the United States, 46 out of 50 states have shown signs of increasing corona infection.

Russia's vaccine production will be lower than the target

Russia will not be able to achieve its 30 million dose production target due to its retreat in maintaining serum stability in expanding vaccine production. Industry Minister Denis Manturov said the main task is to increase production, but it is impossible. Russia approved its Corona vaccine early without adequate trials. This led to a controversy over his safety.