The number of deaths due to coronavirus in the world is increasing continuously. According to new data from Johns Hopkins University, the number of deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic has crossed 1.3 million (1.3 million), while more than 53 million people are infected globally.
At the global level, the highest outbreak of corona has been seen in the United States. At present, the infected number in the country crossed 12 million, while more than 2.45 lakh people have died. India is in second place with more than 88 lakh cases in which 1.29 lakh people have died. Brazil is at number three in this list, where more than 58 lakh people are infected and 1.65 lakh people have lost their lives.
Lockdown will not be imposed in the US
On Friday, the number of infected people in the US was more than one lakh. This is the eighth consecutive day when over one lakh cases have been reported in the US. Donald Trump spoke to the media for the first time after losing the election. He said “ Lockdown will not be imposed in America. You do not have to wait long for the vaccine. The needy will get it in a few weeks.” Meanwhile, the state governments of Oregon and New Mexico have announced their partial lockdown.
Condition is improving in France
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The effect of a strict lockdown in France is beginning to show. This is the reason why the government has decided to extend it by two weeks. The number of hospitalized patients has also started to decrease, until a week ago this was the biggest cause of concern for the government. The health agency said in its statement that between Thursday and Friday only 22 patients were admitted to the hospital. The lockdown was imposed in France two weeks ago for a month. It was extended two weeks before the end of the term.
The violence took place in Spain
The second wave of Corona has begun in Spain. Meanwhile, the government has started imposing a range of restrictions for the prevention of COVID-19. People have become angry at this. People say that the government intentionally wants to take away people’s freedom. There has been an atmosphere of chaos in many places. People looted the stores. In many cities like Madrid, Logrono, Malaga, Santander, people came on roads and damaged public property.
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Many policemen were injured during the action. There have also been reports of looting from many marts. The government has made it mandatory for people arriving from 65 countries, including the US, UK, to show the COVID-19 report. Only the one who has a negative report will get an entry in Spain.