Coronavirus: global cases near 60m as France prepares to ease lockdown
Ammonnews
25-11-2020 12:50 PM
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There are currently 59,759,494 known coronavirus cases worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker, as the world nears another sad milestone: 60m cases. The virus has killed more than 1.4m people around the world.
The British government’s £22bn test-and-trace system has failed to reach more than 100,000 people exposed to coronavirus in England’s worst-hit areas since the second wave began, official figures show, with four in 10 not asked to self-isolate.
Japan has withdrawn the cities of Osaka and Sapporo from its controversial Go To Travel campaign.
French president says lockdown to ease starting this weekend.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may soon shorten the length of self-quarantine period recommended after potential exposure to the coronavirus, a top official said.
*TheGuardian