The World Health Organization announced that the number of deaths due to the emerging corona virus (Covid-19) reached a surprising number this week, while police in the Canadian province of Quebec are cracking down on restaurants and bars to ensure that citizens comply with measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

The following are the most prominent developments and news of the spread of the virus around the world for Saturday, September 19, 2020, according to the time of Makkah:

03: 10 - Deaths continue to rise in Brazil

On Friday evening, the Brazilian Ministry of Health announced the registration of 39,797 new cases of Coronavirus, and 858 deaths during the last day.

The ministry data indicated that the total number of infections reached 4 million 495 thousand and 183 infections, and the death toll from the virus reached 135,793 people, after 858 new cases were recorded within 24 hours, thus registering the second largest death toll in the world after the United States, and the third largest. The death toll from injuries after the United States and India.

02: 20- In South Africa, injuries exceed 657,000

During the past 24 hours, South Africa recorded 2055 new cases of Coronavirus, which raised the total to more than 657,000 cases, while 85 new deaths were recorded, bringing the number of deaths to 15,857 cases, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Health.

In a televised statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa, international flights will resume as of early October, adding, "We will allow entry to the country for work, leisure and other trips."

01:30- Sudden death toll during the week

On Friday, the World Health Organization announced that the number of weekly deaths caused by the Covid-19 virus, amounting to about 50,000 people, is unacceptably high, with one million deaths in the world approaching.

The organization said that although the rates of death and infection with the virus in the world are stable rather than rising dramatically, the global figures include sudden increases at regional and lower local levels.

01: 20- Police campaign in the Canadian province of Quebec to ensure citizen compliance

The Canadian provincial government of Quebec announced that it will send police patrols to more than a thousand bars and restaurants over the weekend, to ensure citizens comply with measures to prevent the spread of the Corona virus.

"This is a huge and clear operation aimed at investigating places where there may be deficiencies or problems," the Minister of Public Safety, Genevieve Gilbo, said during a press conference.

01: 00- The French Minister of Economy was infected with Corona

Yesterday, Friday, the French Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, announced that he had been infected with the Corona virus, confirming that he had entered quarantine.

"I tested positive for Covid-19 tonight, and I immediately entered isolation at my home according to government health regulations," Lemerre said in a tweet on Twitter, adding that he has no symptoms and will remain in isolation for 7 days while continuing to perform his duties.

00: 50 - The Netherlands applies tougher procedures

Yesterday, Friday, the Dutch government announced the implementation of stricter health measures in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other major cities, amid fears of a second wave of infections with the Coronavirus.

In the affected areas, restaurants and bars will have to stop receiving guests in the middle of the night and close at one o'clock local time, and gatherings must be less than 50 people, both inside and outside.

10:00 - Argentina extends economic and social lockdown

The Argentine government decided to extend the economic and social lockdown measures throughout the country until October 11, according to a video message posted by the press office of Argentine President Alberto Fernandez.

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