Madrid Desk,
The Mayor of
Covid-19 cases in
The Mayor stressed that
"If we do not take immediate action now, our
"I am today imploring them (Londoners) to please stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary for you to leave."
On Friday British authorities approved
The government has requested 17 million doses of
The
The German government on Friday urged the leaders of the country's federal states to apply more measures to contain the coronavirus, after seeing resistance from some to implement new restrictions.
The call, which reflects the limits of the German federal system as responsibility for enforcing public health laws lies with the states, came amid a new peak in Covid-19 cases, with 1,188 deaths in the last 24 hours and 31,849 new infections.
German government spokesman
In addition to extending closures of leisure, culture, gastronomy, non-essential businesses and schools until the end of January, measures limiting travel were agreed to for regions with high Covid-19 rates that would force people stay within a 15-kilometre radius of their residence.
Rapid increases in Covid-19 cases has forced the Italian government to lockdown some parts the northern regions of
In these five zones, it will not be possible to leave the region except for proven reasons for work, health or necessity from 10 to 15 January.
In addition, restaurants, bars and food providers will be open only for take-away or home delivery.
The rest of the country will remain in the yellow zone, the lowest risk of three levels, but will adhere to a nationwide curfew
The Swedish Parliament approved an emergency temporary law that will authorize the government to close stores and shopping centers and suspend public transportation according to the severity of the pandemic.
The new legislation, which will be in force from Sunday until September, allows for opening hours and capacity limits in public places, sports and cultural facilities, restaurants, cinemas, zoos or gyms.
The Minister of Social Affairs,
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