New corona infection increases again in Europe Curfew banned in Paris

New corona infection increases again in Europe Curfew banned in Paris October 17, 7:21

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In France, where the infection with the new coronavirus is spreading rapidly again, curfew has been banned for at least four weeks in the capital Paris and other areas from 7:00 am on the 17th of Japan time.

In France, the number of newly confirmed new coronavirus infections exceeded 30,000 on the 15th, the highest number ever, and the number of infected people is increasing rapidly, and the burden on medical institutions is also increasing. ..

In response, the French government has decided to ban going out from 9 pm to 6 am for at least four weeks in and around Paris, where the infection is particularly severe, and in nine regions, including Lyon in the east. The measures began at midnight local time on the 17th and at 7 am Japan time.

The restaurants and cafes in Paris were crowded with people before the curfew was banned.

A college girl in her twenties, who was visiting a restaurant with two friends, said, "Everyone was out to have fun before being banned and had a hard time finding a seat. Enjoy the last night. I was talking.

In addition, a man in his 40s who came to Paris for work said, "It is very hard for me to lose the charm of lively Paris for a while."

Pharmacies are the only stores that can open during times when you are not allowed to go out, and you can only go out for work or health reasons. If you violate it, you will be fined about 17,000 yen in Japanese yen.

On the other hand, the French government does not restrict movement between regions and allows them to go on vacation on the holiday of the 1st of next month, and the focus is on whether this measure can prevent the rapid spread of infection.

Most confirmed infections in European countries

In Europe, infection with the new coronavirus is spreading rapidly again, and on the 16th, the number of people infected per day was the highest ever in countries such as Italy.

In Italy, the number of newly confirmed infections exceeded 10,000 on the 16th, surpassing the previous day for four consecutive days, the highest number ever.

The Italian government has made it mandatory to wear masks even outdoors where there is not enough space between people, and is strengthening measures such as opening restaurants and bars until midnight.

Also in Germany, the number of infected people per day exceeded 7,300 on the 16th, the highest number ever, following the previous day, and measures are being strengthened, such as being obliged to wear masks where people gather depending on the infection situation in the area. Will be done.

Furthermore, on the 16th in Austria, the number of people infected per day exceeded 1,700, the highest ever.

Next week, Chancellor Kurtz will discuss further regulatory tightening with the governors of each state in the country.

In Belgium, the average number of new infections during the week up to the 12th of this month has increased to more than 5,900 per day, nearly double the number of the previous week.

In response to this, the Belgian government announced on the 16th that it will take measures such as prohibiting going out from midnight to 5 am and banning restaurants and cafes in principle from 19th this month.

WHO Warning of increased infections in Europe

WHO = World Health Organization Secretary-General Tedros said at a regular press conference on the 16th, "As the Northern Hemisphere approaches winter, the number of infected people is increasing worldwide, especially in Europe. Last week, Russia and The number of newly confirmed infections in Europe is nearly three times higher than at its peak in March. "

"Although the number of people who died is much smaller than in March, the number of people hospitalized is increasing, and in many areas the intensive care unit will run out in the coming weeks," he said. He expressed concern that he would soon be in a critical situation.

In addition, Secretary-General Tedros called for priority vaccination of influenza vaccines, especially for healthcare workers and the elderly, in order to reduce the burden on medical institutions, ahead of the winter season when influenza is prevalent in the northern hemisphere.