Germans told to prepare for ‘months of restrictions and abstinence’; South Korea to fine people without masks; Prince William ‘tested positive in April’ * Global coronavirus deaths pass 1.2m * WHO chief Tedros in isolation after contact with positive case * Donald Trump threatens to fire Anthony Fauci after US election * Spain’s PM calls for calm after violent anti-lockdown protests * UK coronavirus updates – live 12.43pm GMT GREECE WILL IMPOSE A TWO-WEEK LOCKDOWN IN THE REGIONS OF THESSALONIKI AND SERRES in the north to contain a resurgence in Covid-19 cases. The country has reported fewer cases of the coronavirus than most in Europe, but it has seen a significant increase in infections since early October. 12.12pm GMT THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT IS GOING TO TIGHTEN RESTRICTIONS TO LIMIT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19, but is holding back from re-introducing a blanket, nationwide lockdown, prime minister GIUSEPPE CONTE has said. Addressing parliament, Conte said more stringent measures, including curbing travel between the worst-hit regions and introducing a nighttime curfew, were now needed given the recent resurgence of the virus. Continue reading...
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