Coronavirus live news: Spain exceeds 500,000 cases after 2,440 new infections in a day

Spain case total now at 525,549; French expertwarns over case rate in France; Scottishgovernment could ‘put brakes’ on lockdown easingSpain first country in western Europe to pass 500,000 casesSeven Greek islands to be added to England quarantine listUK health secretary says young people largely behind case riseIndia confirms world record one-day casesUK coronavirus live updates6.23pmBSTThe UK has seen almost 3,000 recorded cases of Covid-19 for a second consecutive day, raising fears of a resurgence in the virus, as Matt Hancock urged young people in particular to stick to social distancing rules.Government figures showed 2,948 confirmed cases of coronavirus on Monday, following the 2,988 recorded on Sunday. A week earlier, the combined UK daily total was less than 1,300.Related:Coronavirus: UK records almost 3,000 new cases for second consecutive day6.21pmBSTThe number of new COVID-19 cases inFrance has risen by 4,203 compared with the previous day to stand at a total of 328,980, the French health ministry said on Monday, Reuters reports.The number of deaths also rose by 25 over the last 24 hours to stand at 30,726.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 7, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Aamna Mohdin (now); Ben Quinn, Damien Gayle and Helen Sullivan (earlier) Tags: Coronavirus outbreak World news UK news US news Australia news Science Infectious diseases Source Type: news