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July 14, 2020 The global death toll from coronavirus has exceeded 573,000: this is what emerges from the Johns Hopkins University count. Data from the American university indicate that to date, deaths worldwide are at 573,042. At the same time, the number of cases - which exceeded the 13 million mark yesterday evening - is now at 13,103,290. Overall, 7,257,369 people have healed since the start of the pandemic.Use another 60,000 new cases in 24 hours
The United States remains the first country in the world by number of cases and victims. Here, according to Jhu, at least 59,222 new cases of coronavirus have been diagnosed in 24 hours - with the total number of infections now exceeding 3.36 million - and another 411 deaths. The updated death toll in the US speaks of 135,605 deaths from complications related to Covid-19.
The world's leading power has suffered an outbreak of infections in the south and west of the country for several weeks, by far the worst hit in the world in absolute terms, a trend that has prompted some states to turn back on the opening of their businesses. and their services. The governor of California then ordered a return on Monday to some restrictions, including the closure of restaurants, bars, hairdressers and places of worship. "This virus will not go away soon," said Governor Gavin Newsom. "I hope we are all aware of it, even those who could imagine it would disappear in the heat."
Brazil: almost 73,000 victims, Bolsonaro is waiting for a new test result
Jair Bolsonaro, in quarantine after having tested positive for the coronavirus test, repeats the checks and makes it known "to wait for the result with impatience because I can't stand this routine anymore, stay at home". In a telephone interview with CNN Brasil from Palazzo Alvorada, the official residence of the 65-year-old president, Bolsonaro also ensured that he felt "well", that he did not have the symptoms of Covid-19.
Peru, over 330,000 cases and 12,000 deaths
The coronavirus cases in Peru exceeded 330 thousand and the death toll is now over the 12 thousand threshold: the Ministry of Health of the country has made it known, according to CNN reports. In the last 24 hours, the new infections have been 3,797, a figure that has brought the total since the beginning of the pandemic to an altitude of 330,123. At the same time, a further 184 deaths were recorded, for a total of 12,054. Peru is the second country in Latin America with the highest number of cases after Brazil (1,884,967) and the fifth in the world.
Japan accuses China of "misinformation"
Japan accused China of "misinformation" about the new coronavirus and expressed "great concern" about its claims on the South China Sea and the Senkaku / Diaoyu islands, whose sovereignty is disputed between the two countries. Diplomatic relations between Japan and China had improved since the end of 2018, but have cooled again in recent months, in a context characterized by the dissatisfaction of many countries with the way in which China managed the crisis of the new coronavirus and the imposition of a security law in Hong Kong. In its white paper on defense policy published today, Japan blames China for "propaganda" and "misinformation" about the coronavirus, which first appeared in the Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019.
In Hong Kong Disneyland closes a month later the reopening
Hong Kong Disneyland is closing its doors again less than a month after its reopening, following a new coronavirus outbreak in the city. The BBC reported it today. The theme park was originally closed in late January when the coronavirus pandemic began to spread around the world. The "Mouse House" decided to reopen the park on June 18. But its doors will close again starting on Wednesday when social removal measures are reintroduced, as reported by the British broadcaster.
Growth -41%, Singapore in recession
Singapore entered the recession in the second quarter of the year, with growth down 41.2% on a quarterly basis. The country's economy, based primarily on trade emitted by the coronavirus on its knees, declined 12.6% year-on-year between April and June.