Staff Reporter: In the United States, wearing a mask is being made compulsory on train-buses from Monday. The order was issued by the country’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last Friday night, local time. The order states that wearing a mask is mandatory on all public transport to combat coronavirus. This order will take effect from 11:59 pm local time on Monday.
Fourteen students at the University of Michigan have been infected with a new coronavirus from the United Kingdom. Health officials in South Carolina, meanwhile, said two people had been infected with the South African strain virus.
The United States has by far the highest number of victims and deaths, according to World Meters. The total number of victims there is two crore 6 lakh 55 thousand 740. Four lakh 50 thousand 381 people have died.
Meanwhile, as the incidence of corona continues to rise and the virus has emerged as a new contagious form, some countries are imposing new restrictions on travel. Since Sunday, France has banned travel with countries outside the European Union. As a result of this new policy, travelers from European Union countries will have to prove that they have tested negative for coronavirus if they want to enter France.
Travelers from many European, African and other countries have been barred from entering Germany. The countries are Brazil, United Kingdom, Eswatini, Ireland, Lesotho, Portugal and South Africa. However, German citizens who come from those countries will be allowed to enter their home country if they test positive for coronavirus.
Fourteen students at the University of Michigan have been infected with a new coronavirus from the United Kingdom. Health officials in South Carolina, meanwhile, said two people had been infected with the South African strain virus.
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