16,000 new cases of coronavirus were detected on Friday, with 56 new deaths recorded.

On Sunday, the bars and restaurants of Aix-Marseille will have to close their doors until further notice.

From Monday, Parisian drinking establishments will have to remain closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

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The coronavirus pandemic continues to progress in France, with nearly 16,000 new cases in 24 hours, according to the latest report published on Friday evening.

The test positivity rate has increased sharply, while the number of deaths stands at 31,661 in the territory. 

Initially scheduled for Saturday by the government, the closure of bars and restaurants in Marseille is finally postponed to Sunday evening.

In Paris, drinking establishments (bars and bistros with only an IV license, in particular) will close between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Monday.

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The main information to remember

  • Nearly 16,000 new cases in 24 hours, the total death toll stands at 31,661

  • Bars and restaurants will finally close Sunday in Marseille, Parisian bars will close at 10 p.m. on Monday

  • It is "very likely" to kill 2 million, double those killed so far, WHO warned on Friday.

Nearly 16,000 new cases in 24 hours, the epidemic is still progressing 

France recorded 15,797 new cases of coronavirus on Friday in 24 hours, a little less than the day before (16,096).

56 Covid-19 patients died in 24 hours in hospital, for a total of 31,611 deaths.

The test positivity rate, however, increased further to now reach 6.9%, against 6.5% on Thursday and 6.2% on Wednesday.

Public Health France warned earlier in the day that the pandemic is "in the ascending phase", noting several "worrying" points for the coming weeks and urging to remain "cautious" in front of the few signs of stabilization. 

Bars and restaurants will finally close Sunday in Marseille 

Bars and restaurants will finally close Sunday in Aix-Marseille.

The government had announced the entry into force on Saturday evening of this measure, strongly contested locally.

The local elected officials finally obtained a postponement of one day after a meeting with Health Olivier Véran.

Since the announcement by the government of the placement of Marseille, which holds the record in metropolitan France for the highest incidence rate of the disease (at 281 cases per 100,000 according to the authorities), in "maximum alert zone", and the closure for 15 days of bars and restaurants, the city, its neighbors, their elected officials and professionals were in a rage, criticizing measures taken without consultation.

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Friday, several hundred restaurateurs and cafetiers supported by elected officials, had shouted their discontent before the commercial court of Marseille, where they say they fear they will soon have to file for bankruptcy, according to the local boss of the Union des métiers et des industries de the Bernard Marty hotel.

Parisian bars will stay at 10 p.m. from Monday  

The Paris police headquarters confirmed this on Friday afternoon: drinking establishments (bars, bistros with only an IV license) will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Monday, September 28 and until Sunday, October 11. included.

This measure "does not concern restaurants with a large catering license, which may remain open, provided they comply with a strict health protocol", specifies the prefecture.

In addition, "to fight against the phenomena of postponement in the public space", take-away sales and the consumption of alcohol on public roads will also be prohibited between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Finally, "the broadcasting of music on the public highway, or audible from the public highway, is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m."

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Japan "determined" to host the Olympics next year

Japan is "determined" to host the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, despite the pandemic that caused them to be postponed this year, the new Japanese prime minister said on Friday at the United Nations Annual General Assembly.

"The summer of next year, Japan is determined to host the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, as proof of humanity's victory over the" coronavirus pandemic, "Yoshihide Suga said in a pre-video message. checked in.

More than 984,000 dead worldwide, new restrictions in Madrid 

The coronavirus pandemic has killed at least 984,068 people worldwide, according to a report established by AFP.

The United States is the most affected country in terms of both deaths and cases, with 203,240 deaths and over 7 million cases.

Next come Brazil with 139,808 dead, India with 92,290 dead, Mexico with 75,439 dead and the United Kingdom with 41,902 dead.

If everything is not done to combat the pandemic, it is "very likely" that it will cause 2 million deaths, or double those killed so far, a WHO official warned on Friday.

In Brazil, the city of Rio de Janeiro announced Thursday the postponement of the 2021 edition of its famous carnival.

In Spain, the city of Madrid has extended restrictions on freedom of movement to new areas of the capital.

About 167,000 additional inhabitants of the region will be able to leave their neighborhood from Monday only for specific reasons such as going to work or to the doctor.

This brings the number of people affected by these restrictions in the region to more than one million people out of a total of 6.6 million.

The central government deemed these measures insufficient and called for them to be extended to the entire capital.