Description
Added on the 14/04/2020 16:23:04 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
WHO Europe director Hans Kluge warns of another 236,000 Covid-19 deaths in Europe by December 1, saying that "several countries" are observing an "increased burden on hospitals". SOUNDBITE
The world should be prepared for the coronavirus to continue to circulate long-term despite the roll-out of vaccines, the head of the EU's health agency ECDC Andrea Ammon tells AFP in an interview conducted via video call. "It seems more likely that it would stay. It seems very well adapted to humans. So we should be prepared that it will remain with us," she said in an interview. SOUNDBITE
The coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 29,000 people in France with 81 new deaths in 24 hours in French hospitals. IMAGES
The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 270,000 people worldwide since it began in China late last year, with more than 85 percent of fatalities in Europe and the United States, according to an AFP tally compiled from official figures at 1615 GMT on Friday. IMAGES
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed more than 200,000 deaths worldwide, nearly 90 percent of which were in Europe or the United States, according to an AFP tally at 1900 GMT on Saturday based on official figures. ANIMATED VIDEO
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.