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Yelets, Aug 2 (EFE/EPA).- The demand in domestic holiday travel has increased in the Russia due to travel restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19. (Camera: MAXIM SHIPENKOV).B-ROLL OF THE BEACH AND NIGHT SHOWS AT THE FAMILY ETHNIC AMUSEMENT PARK KUDYKINA GORA (KUDYKINA MOUNTAIN), NEAR THE TOWN OF YELETS, LIPETSK REGION, RUSSIA.
Tegucigalpa, Mar 26 (EFE).- The COVID-19 pandemic affecting Honduras since March 2020 has reduced the sales of palm strips for blessing on Palm Sunday in Catholic churches. (Camera: URIEL GUDIEL). SHOT LIST: HONDURAN FARMERS SELL PALM BOUQUETS AT THE ENTRANCE OF SAN MIGUEL ARCANGEL CATHEDRAL IN TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS.
London (UK), Jan 22 (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Facundo Arrizabalaga).- UK clothing stores closed 2020 with their worst year ever due to a 25.1% annual slump in sales due to the coronavirus crisis, according to data released Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).FOOTAGE OF CLOTHING STORES IN OXFORD STREET, LONDON (UK).
Los Angeles County, California, will no longer be subjected to air quality regulations limiting the number of cremations that may be performed there. Business Insider reports the South Coast Air Quality Management District said the regulation was lifted so officials could handle a 'backlog' of bodies. Business Insider reports the move comes as a grim reminder of the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic in California. The regulation has been lifted for 10 days, with the option to be extended. As of January 15, there were more than 2,700 bodies being stored at hospitals in LA County and at the Coroner's office. The current rate of death is more than double that of pre-pandemic years, leading to hospitals, funeral homes, and crematoriums exceeding capacity. South Coast Air Quality Management District
Crede Bailey is the head of the White House security office. Now, Business Insider reports Bailey has lost part of his lower right leg and a big toe on his left foot, all amputated during an ongoing battle with COVID-19. Business Insider reports $35,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for Bailey's rehabilitation and 'staggering' medical bills. Bailey has been hospitalized with a severe case of coronavirus for three months but is reportedly recovering from the illness. Dozens of top administration officials and White House staffers have contracted COVID-19. President Donald Trump has consistently downplayed the threat. While Trump himself was hospitalized for several days after contracting the virus, he has told Americans not to 'be afraid of COVID.' He's also mocked those who wear face masks, and condemned aggressive state measures taken to slow the spread of the virus.
Managua, Jul 1 (EFE), .- A workshop that manufactures coffins in Managua increased its sales sevenfold between mid-March and mid-June last year, and doubled its staff due to the increase in demand, in between of the coronavirus pandemic.(CAMERA: Renée Lucía Ramos)