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While the number of cases of the new coronavirus, in France, fell slightly on Saturday after several days of increase, more than 25 million cases have been officially identified in total in the world, more than half of which in America, according to a count produced by AFP on Sunday. Brazil, for its part, passed the 120,000 death mark and India announced on Sunday 78,761 new cases in 24 hours, a world record. During this time, anti-masks marched in Europe, in Berlin, Paris or London. Follow the evolution of the situation live.
Information to remember
- On Saturday, France had 30,602 dead from the coronavirus
- Anti-mask protests take place in Europe against "medical tyranny"
- Brazil crosses 120,000 dead threshold, India announces 78,761 new cases in 24 hours, a record
Slowdown in the increase in cases in France
In France, 5,453 new cases of infection have been recorded in the past 24 hours, Public Health France announced on Saturday, a figure down after three days of progression. A temporary decrease, however, to be taken with caution. Since the start of the epidemic, France has recorded 30,602 deaths, including 6 in the last 24 hours, according to this organization.
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Due to the epidemic resumption, wearing a mask has become compulsory in several large cities in France. Problem, the disposable surgical mask is polluting. Since the end of June, the French company Plaxtil has managed to recycle 70,000 masks, as explained by Olivier Civil, the co-founder of Plaxtil on Europe 1 on Saturday.
More than 120,000 dead in Brazil, record of new cases in India
Brazil exceeded the threshold of 120,000 deaths linked to the coronavirus epidemic on Saturday, the Ministry of Health announced. Populated by 212 million inhabitants, Brazil is the second most affected country in the world by the pandemic behind the United States.
While India decided on Saturday to ease restrictions in an attempt to revive its economy despite an increase in cases, the country announced on Sunday 78,761 new cases in 24 hours, a world record. The Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that cultural, sporting or political gatherings will be able from next month to take place up to a limit of 100 people and on condition that participants wear masks and respect barrier gestures. India has recorded more than 62,000 deaths linked to Covid-19.
Anti-mask protests in Europe
Thousands of opponents to wearing masks and restrictive measures against the coronavirus took to the streets on Saturday in several cities in Europe. In Berlin, a procession of some 20,000 people was stopped by the police for lack of respect for the safety distance. Despite a dispersal order, the demonstrators remained in place, seated on the road, and shouted "Resistance!" and “We are the people!”. Thousands of them then continued to demonstrate during a rally that was able to take place.
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In London, a thousand demonstrators gathered in Trafalgar Square and demanded "the end of medical tyranny", while in Zurich, they were more than a thousand according to the police force to demand "a return to freedom" . In Paris, 200 to 300 people protested against the wearing of masks, now compulsory throughout the French capital
Over 25 million cases worldwide
The pandemic has killed more than 838,000 people around the world since the virus appeared at the end of December, according to a report established by AFP on Saturday from official sources. More than 25 million cases of infection have been detected, more than half of them in America, according to a count made by AFP from official sources on Sunday at 4:20 GMT. The United States is the most affected country in terms of both deaths and cases, with 181,779 deaths. They are followed by Brazil (120,262), Mexico (63,164), India (62,550) and the United Kingdom (41,486).