Coronavirus infections rise across Europe

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Spain recorded 971 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the nation’s highest daily count since officials lifted a state of emergency at the end of June. In Belgium, infections rose by 89 percent from the previous week, and officials reported the death of a 3-year-old, the nation’s youngest victim. Italy reported more than 300 new cases on Thursday, the most in one day since mid-June.

How are officials handling the resurgence? Belgian authorities on Thursday tightened restrictions and enforced the use of masks outdoors. Britain’s mask rules went into effect on Friday, imposing a $100-plus fine for those who refuse to wear a face covering in public. Totana, Spain, on Thursday returned to the first phase of lockdown after authorities traced 55 cases to a bar.

Dig deeper: Read Julie Borg’s report in Beginnings on positive changes in the virus’ mortality rate in intensive care units.

Onize Oduah

Onize is WORLD’s Africa reporter and deputy global desk chief. She is a World Journalism Institute graduate and earned a journalism degree from Minnesota State University–Moorhead. Onize resides in Abuja, Nigeria.

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