France could face “critical situation” in winter if cases keep rising; Greece registers 17 cases in Moria migrant camp on Lesbos; Egypt infections pass 100,041. Follow the latest updates
- Spain first country in western Europe to pass 500,000 cases
- Seven Greek islands to be added to England quarantine list
- UK health secretary says young people largely behind case rise
- India confirms world record one-day cases
12.08am BST
Sam Jones reports from Madrid, with Kim Willsher in Paris and Natalie Grover in London:
Spain has become the first western European country to record more than half a million Covid-19 cases, logging a total of 525,549 infections as concerns also grow over the rise in cases in France and the UK.
Related: Spain is first country in western Europe to record half a million Covid cases
11.53pm BST
Hello and welcome to today’s live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.
My name is Helen Sullivan and I’ll be bringing you the latest developments from around the world for the next few hours. What is the biggest Covid-19 story where you’re from? Let me know on Twitter @helenrsullivan or via email: helen.sullvan@theguardian.com.
Continue reading…France could face “critical situation” in winter if cases keep rising; Greece registers 17 cases in Moria migrant camp on Lesbos; Egypt infections pass 100,041. Follow the latest updatesSpain 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 cases 12.08am BSTSam Jones reports from Madrid, with Kim Willsher in Paris and Natalie Grover in London: Spain has become the first western European country to record more than half a million Covid-19 cases, logging a total of 525,549 infections as concerns also grow over the rise in cases in France and the UK. Related: Spain is first country in western Europe to record half a million Covid cases 11.53pm BSTHello and welcome to today’s live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. My name is Helen Sullivan and I’ll be bringing you the latest developments from around the world for the next few hours. What is the biggest Covid-19 story where you’re from? Let me know on Twitter @helenrsullivan or via email: helen.sullvan@theguardian.com. Continue reading…