Update on the Pandemic across Europe.
France is easing itself out of lockdown. From the 3rd May people were allowed to travel further than 10 km from home. Shops and Cafes expected to open again Mid May.
From 19th May curfew will start later at 21.00.
Germany has set a new law which enables government to impose curfew and shut schools if the infection rate rises. Cites that have a higher ratio of 100 infections per 100,000 inhabitants have to impose the measures.
Italy mostly is now in a yellow zone which means that bars and restaurants can reopen. Some outdoor cultural events are allowed, but there is a curfew between 22.00 and 5.00. Masks are compulsory in all public spaces indoors and outdoors.
Denmark. Shops are open, outdoor eating is allowed with indoors to resume in May. There is a Corona pass for everyone aged over 15, its available on phone or paper and shows if people have been vaccinated, previously infected or had a negative test. People need to show this to gain access to bars restaurants, museums or hairdressers.
Greece From May 15th Tourists re allowed to visit if they have been vaccinated or have a negative test. Restaurants open for outside seating.
Poland. Shopping centres and hotels and hairdressers are open.
Czech republic. Shops open from 10th May outside seating in restaurants from 17th May.
Spain. Tourists are welcome from June but there may be health certificates required at airports. Catalonia has allowed movement between zones and in Valencia the number of persons allowed into bars and restaurants is being eased.
Belgium schools have reopened and a ban on non-essential travel has been lifted. Outdoor dining allowed from 8th May and you can get your hair done.
Portugal. Museums, hairdressers and café terraces are open. Higher capacity for weddings and baptisms allowed.
Sweden avoided imposing rules, but new laws have come into force. Visitors to shops are limited also in cafes and restaurants.
Densely populated regions have been asked to impose a personal lockdown. Masks are required in public places and transport.
England from 17th May.
Outdoor gatherings to be limited to 30 and indoor to 6 from 3 different households.
Meeting friends, we are asked to exercise caution and consider guidance on risks.
Cinemas, theatres, bowling alleys, concert halls, casinos, museums etc are allowed to open with covid secure measures.
Restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes can reopen.
Gyms and organised sports classes can take place.
All holiday accommodation will be open including hotels and B&B’s. Groups of up to 6 or 2 households.
There will no longer be a legal restriction or permitted reason to travel internationally. There will be a traffic light system for international travel and rules for when returning to
England depending whether you have been to a green, amber or red list country.
Face coverings are still required in indoor settings.
Rapid lateral flow testing in available and you are requested to test yourself 2x a week.
Summary of coronavirus in the UK. Updated
Testing
There were 955,467 tests reported on 10 May 2021. This shows an increase of 6.4% compared to the previous 7 days.
Between 4 May 2021 and 10 May 2021, there have been 6,619,909 tests.
Cases
2,474 new people had a confirmed positive test result reported on .
Between 5 May 2021 and 11 May 2021, 15,895 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows an increase of 12.2% compared to the previous 7 days.
Vaccinations
Vaccines are currently given in 2 doses, at least 21 days apart.
35,587,348 people had been given a first dose by the end of 10 May 2021.
18,088,385 people had been given a second dose by the end of 10 May 2021.
Healthcare.
116 people with coronavirus went into hospital on 5 May 2021.
Between 29 April 2021 and 5 May 2021, 767 went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows a decrease of -18.7% compared to the previous 7 days.
There were 1,108 patients in hospital with coronavirus on 9 May 2021
There were 143 coronavirus patients in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator on 9 May 2021.
Deaths
There were 20 deaths within 28 days of a positive test for coronavirus reported on 11
May 2021.
Between 5 May 2021 and 11 May 2021, there have been 86 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. This shows a decrease of -6.5% compared to the previous 7 days.
India.
A devastating second wave is causing widespread shortages of oxygen, medicines and hospital beds. There have been record numbers of cases and deaths.
There are over 300,000 cases a day being reported this is being fuelled by a new variant and causing over 3000 deaths a day. The true numbers are likely to be much higher. In total India has confirmed more than 18 million positive tests and 200,000 deaths.
The country now has the highest demand for oxygen out of low to upper middle-income countries.
Train carriages have been converted into medical wards. About 4000 carriages are being used to help with mild to moderate symptoms. The trains can be driven to cities and towns where required, they have beds, bathrooms, power points for medical equipment and oxygen. Also, sports halls and stadiums have become treatment centres. Some of the beds used are made from cardboard.
India’s funeral services are overwhelmed, and makeshift facilities are used for mass cremations. One facility in Delhi is building pyres in the car park.
All adults in India are now eligible to be vaccinated. About 150 million shots have so far been given this is equivalent to 11.5% of 1.3 billion people. Despite being the worlds largest producer of vaccines there is an internal shortage and a temporary hold on exports of AZ has been placed.
UK – today (13.05.21)it is reported that we may need localised lockdowns to control the spread of this variant. Sage has called an emergency meeting, and this may cause a push back of the fourth step of lockdown on 21st June.
520 cases of the variant have been found in 7 areas of the UK. It is officially known as B.1.617 and was first detected in India in October 2020.
PHE say that there is currently no evidence that this is more serious than previous mutations or that it is resistant to current vaccines.
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