Coronavirus: Latest global developments

Paris, Oct 5 (AFP/APP):Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: Cautious optimism over Trump Doctors are expected to decide Monday whether to discharge US President Donald Trump from hospital where is being treated for the coronavirus, after conflicting weekend reports about his condition. “We are still optimistic that based on his unbelievable progress — and how strong he has been in terms of his fight against this Covid-19 disease, that he will be released,” his Chief of staff Mark Meadows tells Fox News. However, news that White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has also tested positive for Covid-19, showed just how infected his circle has become, as he battles for re-election on November 3. Paris cafes to close Bars and cafes in Paris and its nearest suburbs will be shut from Tuesday as the capital is placed on maximum coronavirus alert in the face of alarming Covid-19 infection numbers, the capital’s police chief says. Restaurants will remain open provided they respect new safety measures, Didier Lallemant tells a news conference. Ten percent of world infected The WHO estimates that 10 percent of the world has been infected by the new coronavirus — way more than has been recorded. … Continue reading Coronavirus: Latest global developments