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Added on the 31/03/2020 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
Sweden caught the world's attention when it chose an unconventional approach to dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic. Choosing to aim for obtaining so-called 'herd immunity,' it imposed no restrictions, lockdowns, or any other mandatory public health precautions. But according to Business Insider, growing case numbers in urban areas like Stockholm and Uppsala have triggered a rethink among public health officials. Now, authorities there will be able to strongly recommend that people avoid public transport, busy public places, and being around the vulnerable and elderly. However, unlike in other countries, there will be no fines or legal consequences for people who decide not to follow any new advice. Sweden's public health agency's legal officer Bitte Brastad said the rules were 'something in between regulations and recommendations.'
Bombay (India), 24 mar (EFE/EPA).- Authorities of Maharashtra state has been put under lock down till 31 March in wake of a coronavirus alert after the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India has risen to 492 (Camera: DIVYAKANT SOLANKI).FOOTAGE SHOWS STREET CLEANING IN MUMBAI, INDIA.
New York, Aug 10 (EFE/EPA).- The increase in Covid-19 infections among children and the divergence of views on masks and vaccines have overshadowed the beginning of the school year in the United States.One in four American students returns to school this week, in many cases for the first time in person since the beginning of the pandemic, and amid nervousness about the spread of the Delta variant. (Camera: ALBA VIGARAY).B-ROLL OF EXTERIOR VIEW OF SCHOOLS IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, US.
Shanghai, Aug 6 (EFE/EPA).- China confirmed 80 new Friday cases of Covid-19, the highest number since several outbreaks associated with the delta variant began spreading in recent weeks, as authorities have responded with selective confinements, mass test rounds and transport restrictions.These 80 positives represent a slight rebound compared to Thursday’s 62, Wednesday’s 71 or Tuesday’s 61, although local press estimated the curve would not stabilize until tests in the affected areas and the tracking of nearby cases aren’t carried out. (Camera: ALEXANDER PLAVEVSKI).B-ROLL OF THE CITY OF SHANGHAI, CHINA.
Sittwe, Jul 6 (EFE/EPA).- The COVID-19 cases continued to rise in Myanmar's Rakhine State Tuesday as the whole country has so far recorded over 160,000 cases and 3,461 deaths since the beginning of pandemic. (Camera:: NYUNT WIN).B-ROLL OF THE STREETS IN SITTWE, MYANMAR.