Paris (AFP)

New reports, new measures and highlights: an update on the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic around the world.

- New caps in Africa, India and Mexico -

Mexico passes the 50,000 death mark, while India and the African continent reach two million and one million confirmed cases respectively.

In all, the pandemic has killed at least 715,343 people around the world since the end of December, according to a report established by AFP on Friday at 11:00 GMT. More than 19 million cases have been officially recorded, of which more than 11 million are now cured.

The United States is the most bereaved country (160,104 deaths). Next come Brazil (98,493 dead), Mexico (50,517), the United Kingdom (46,413) and India (41,585).

- New job losses in France -

In France, private companies have destroyed nearly 120,000 jobs, after the elimination of nearly 500,000 jobs in the previous quarter. This slight improvement is linked to a rebound in temporary work, with 108,500 jobs created in this sector.

- Cancellations of orders at Airbus -

The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, affected by the virtual shutdown of air transport in the world, has recorded 67 order cancellations since the start of the year, out of 369.

In the first half of the year, the company, which plans to cut 15,000 jobs worldwide, halved the number of aircraft delivered compared to the same period last year and plunged into the red with a loss of 1.9 billion euros.

- Already 6,000 departures at British Airways -

The British airline British Airways has already registered 6,000 voluntary departures, as part of its plan to cut 12,000 jobs.

These are above all cabin crew, engineers or employees in airports, who had until last Monday to choose this option. The personnel who wish to remain in the company will know their fate from this Friday. British Airways will send them a letter telling them if they are keeping their job and with what type of contract, or if they are made redundant.

- Two schools close in Germany -

Two schools in northern Germany had to close their doors after the emergence of cases, just days after the start of the school year.

- No effect on the climate -

The unprecedented drop in greenhouse gas emissions during lockdowns will do "nothing" to slow down global warming, according to a study published in Nature Climate Change, which insists on the need to move away from fossil fuels in a sustainable way.

Global CO2 emissions responsible for climate change could, however, decrease by up to 8% in 2020.

- Australia: anti-containment activists arrested -

Australian police have arrested two men accused of planning a protest against containment in Melbourne, which would violate the very strict restrictions that recently came into force in the state of Victoria.

A night curfew was imposed at the beginning of the week and only "essential" businesses have been authorized to open since Thursday. Residents still have the right to leave their homes during the day to play sports, go shopping or work, if their job is considered "essential".

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