The number of deaths due to the Corona pandemic in the world has exceeded 1.44 million since late December, according to a toll set by the French News Agency today, Saturday, and about 61.6 million people were injured, of whom more than 39 million were cured, according to the same statistic.

And based on the latest data, the countries that recorded the largest number of new deaths are the United States (1410), then France (957), then Italy (827).

The United States is the country most affected by the epidemic;

As it recorded 264 thousand and 866 deaths, out of 13 million 92 thousand and 661 injuries, according to a census of "Johns Hopkins" University, and at least 4 million 947 thousand and 446 people were cured.

Brazil comes after the United States, recording 171,971 deaths, out of 6 million 238 thousand and 93 injuries, then India with 136 thousand and 200 deaths, out of 9 million and 351 thousand and 109 injuries, and Mexico, where 104 thousand and 873 people died, out of one million and 90 thousand and 675 Infected, then the United Kingdom, where the epidemic killed 57,155 people, out of one million and 589 thousand and 301 injuries.

Palestine

In the Gaza Strip, the Ministry of Health warned of the failure of the health system in light of the sharp increase in the number of Coronavirus cases.

Ministry officials said that the occupancy rate of intensive care rooms has reached more than 70%, at a time when Israel is preventing ventilators from entering the Strip.

The Palestinian government in the occupied West Bank continued to impose a comprehensive closure that will continue until tomorrow morning, Sunday, to be followed by a partial closure that extends from seven in the evening until six in the morning the rest of the week, in order to counter the spread of the virus.

Today, Saturday, the Palestinian Minister of Health, Mai Al-Keela, announced that 1,461 new cases of Coronavirus have been recorded, and 15 deaths among Palestinians during the past 24 hours.

France

"Non-essential" stores in France reopen their doors on Saturday, after they were closed for a month under quarantine measures, less than a month before Christmas, a key period for commercial activity.

The French can also move about 20 km from their homes for 3 hours, instead of 1 km for an hour only.

Germany

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier has warned that the restrictive measures to combat the emerging coronavirus will likely continue until spring in Germany.

"We have 3 or 4 long winter months ahead of us," Altmire said, adding, "It will depend to a large extent" on the arrival of the vaccine, but "it is possible that restrictions will continue in the first months of 2021."

Argentina

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announced the easing of restrictions imposed, leaving only two cities in the south of the country to be quarantined.

However, some restrictions remain in place, such as the mandatory wearing of masks, and the ban on shows and gatherings of more than 10 people in closed places.

United State

After the closure of bars and restaurants on Wednesday, Los Angeles - the largest city in the West Coast of the United States - has banned most public and private gatherings for 3 weeks, at a time when there is an increasing rise in new infections with the emerging coronavirus.

Religious ceremonies and demonstrations are excluded from this decision.

Japan

Authorities in Japan have required establishments that serve alcohol - including karaoke clubs - to close their doors at 10 pm, starting Saturday for a period of 3 weeks.

This decision is not binding, but those who implement it will receive aid.

Britain

Boris Johnson has appointed British Prime Minister Nazem Al-Zahawi as Minister responsible for distributing the Covid-19 vaccine, indicating that the government is preparing for a comprehensive vaccination program.

Al-Zahawi, who is of Iraqi origin, holds the position of Minister of State for Business.

Iran

Today, Saturday, the Ministry of Health in Iran announced a slowdown in coronavirus infections, saying that 89 of the 160 cities were outside the high-risk category.

However, today, Saturday, the government announced the closure of most non-essential government offices, in an effort to stop the spread of the virus.

India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited 3 of India's largest vaccine innovation and manufacturing centers today, Saturday, as the country's coronavirus infections continued to increase.

India recorded 9.35 million cases of Covid-19, which is the second highest toll in the world after the United States, and announced the registration of 41,322 injuries, in addition to 485 deaths today, Saturday.

Deaths from Iraq and Saudi Arabia

Today, Saturday, Iraq announced that it had recorded 33 deaths from the Corona virus, while Saudi Arabia recorded 13 deaths.