Paris (AFP)

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

- AstraZeneca vaccine: 7 deaths in the UK -

Seven people who received the AstraZeneca vaccine have died of blood clots, out of a total of 30 cases identified so far, the UK Medicines Agency (MHRA) said.

"The benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine for preventing Covid-19 infection and its complications continue to far outweigh the risks and the public should continue to receive the vaccine when prompted to do so," she added. .

- New restrictions in France -

As of Saturday 7:00 p.m., the rules already imposed on 19 departments extend to the entire French metropolis: businesses deemed non-essential will have to lower the curtain, travel will be limited to 10 km, and, for the first time since spring 2020, nurseries and schools will close for three to four weeks.

On this Easter weekend, however, the authorities tolerate interregional travel until Monday evening, to allow those who can to go green and take the children to their grandparents.

- Argentine President tested positive -

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez, who has been vaccinated against Covid-19, announced that he tested positive for the virus according to an antigen test.

The Argentine president received two doses of the Sputnik V vaccine from the Russian laboratory Gamaleïa, the first on January 21 and the second on February 11, sources in the presidency told AFP.

- Reopening of theaters in California -

The supporters of the various Californian basketball and ice hockey teams will once again be able to attend matches in the covered enclosures from April 15.

In addition to sporting events, the state's public health department has also decided to authorize theatrical performances, receptions or conferences.

- Over 100 million people vaccinated in the United States -

More than 100 million people in the United States have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), the country's main federal public health agency.

In detail, more than 101.8 million people have received at least one injection of the vaccine, and 58 million people are fully vaccinated, including more than one in two people over 65 years.

- Latin America and the Caribbean: 25 million cases -

The Latin America and Caribbean region crossed the threshold of 25 million declared cases of Covid-19 on Friday, according to an AFP count from official figures.

The region is facing a sharp increase in the number of contaminations, leading several countries to further tighten restrictions.

The death toll is 788,721 for 600 million inhabitants.

- More than 2.8 million dead -

The pandemic has killed more than 2,839,051 people around the world since the end of December 2019, according to a report established by AFP from official sources, Saturday at 10:00 GMT.

The United States is the most bereaved country with 554,103 dead, ahead of Brazil (328,206), Mexico (203,854), India (164,110) and the United Kingdom (126,816).

These figures are globally underestimated.

They are based on daily reports from national health authorities, without including reassessments based on statistical bases.

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