UK's five-tier warning system, Germany cases grow again: COVID-19 daily bulletin
Updated 00:43, 11-May-2020
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British PM Boris Johnson is set to announce on Sunday evening a five-tier warning system for COVID-19 risk in different areas of England, ranging from "green" at level one to "red" at level five, to allow easing of restrictions where needed.

• The British government has also changed its "stay at home" slogan to "stay alert" amid widespread backlash, while Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales said they will not be adopting this change.

Germany's coronavirus infections are growing again as the reproduction rate rises to 1.1. This comes days after the country loosened social restrictions, raising concerns that the virus could slip out of control again.

Russian authorities said on Sunday they had recorded 11,012 new cases of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide tally to 209,688, overtaking France and Germany to become fifth highest in the world.

Spain's daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to 143 on Sunday, down from 179 the previous day, marking the lowest daily death toll since mid-March.

Brighton football club revealed on Sunday that a third player at the Premier League club has tested positive for the coronavirus, raising fresh concerns about the attempt to finish the English top-flight season.

Germany's plans to restart competitive football on 16 May are also in doubt after the entire team of second tier Dynamo Dresden were placed in a two-week quarantine following two positive coronavirus tests.

Italy's government is readying new measures to support companies struggling due to the coronavirus crisis, including tax incentives and hybrid bonds, and aims to access the European Recovery Fund in the second half of the year, the economy minister said on Sunday.

Chinese authorities reported an increase of new cases in the mainland to 14 – the highest number since April 28 – with the first case for more than a month reported in the city of Wuhan, raising fears of the start of a new wave of infections.

South Korea has warned of a second wave of COVID-19 as infections rebounded to a one-month high on Sunday, just as the authorities were beginning to ease some restrictions.

 

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ACROSS EUROPE

By Nawied Jabarkhyl in London

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address the nation at 1800GMT on Sunday, setting out the next steps in its fight against the coronavirus. The measures announced will mostly apply to England, as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are adopting specific approaches.

People across the UK will be watching though, especially to see how lockdown measures will be eased. The current restrictions have been in place since 23 March and there's evidence that people are flouting the rules.

Business will be another area to watch, as the economy has largely shut down. Parents and students will be looking for any guidance on when schools will reopen.

Although Downing Street is keeping its cards close to its chest, the prime minister is expected to announce a new national alert system for COVID-19, with the slogan "Stay Alert, Control the Virus, Save Lives." That's different from the current one: "Stay Home, Protect the NHS [National Health Service], Save Lives." A sign perhaps that Britain is learning to live with the virus. 
 

The UK governments new coronavirus guidelines change from "stay at home" to "stay alert". Twitter/Boris Johnson

The UK governments new coronavirus guidelines change from "stay at home" to "stay alert". Twitter/Boris Johnson

 

By Natalie Carney in Munich

Germany's reproduction rate has risen above one, according to the country's center for disease control, The Robert Koch Institute.

This means that one infected person infects an average of 1.1 people, suggesting the previous negative trend has gone into reverse.

More than 1,250 new cases of the virus were confirmed on Saturday, bringing the total number in the country to 168,551.

Meanwhile, more protests took place in cities across Germany against the government imposed restrictions on public life.

In most places, protesters defied the 1.5 meter social distancing rules, holding signs with slogans such as "freedom" and "resistance."

More robust easing of coronavirus restrictions are expected on Monday with the reopening of many more schools.
 

Coronavirus cases in Germany are growing just days after the government began loosening restrictions. Odd Andersen/AFP

Coronavirus cases in Germany are growing just days after the government began loosening restrictions. Odd Andersen/AFP

 

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