Italy is considering dedicated planes and ships to evacuate tourists in Sardinia; Spain’s daily count falls; face masks mandatory in Paris; India records over 77,000 new cases * Global report: India sets new daily case record * Spanish police arrest man who spread false news about virus * Locals rediscover streets and beaches absent of foreign tourists * Germany bans large events amid rise in Covid cases * UK coronavirus updates - live 5.51pm BST The daily number of deaths in Turkey rose to 36 on Friday, its highest level since 17 May, while the number of daily new cases again rose above 1,500, according to Health Ministry data. This week the level of new daily cases has risen to levels last seen in mid-June, prompting the government to impose measures to combat the spread of the pandemic. 5.18pm BST Greece is banning flights to and from Barcelona from Monday as health authorities extend most of the travel restrictions for foreign visitors by three weeks due to a surge in infections. The rise in cases in recent weeks has forced Greek authorities to gradually reimpose restrictions in the capital Athens and other areas, including popular islands at the peak of tourism season. Continue reading...
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