Here is what`s happening in the World
BERLIN:
Germany and France have challenged Washington tole in leading talks over reforming the W.H.O citing the U.S decision to quit the global body.
Germany Health Minister said the issue was discussed during a call of health ministers from the group of seven leading economies Thursday.
In a statement Saturday, the minister said that in view of the United States withdrawal from WHO Germany and France currently see no mandate for the U.S to lead the WHO reform process for the G-7.
How can you be leading while you are leaving? the ministry added.
The Trump administration which holds the rotating presidency of the G-7 this year has accused WHO of bowing to pressure from China in its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
LONDON:
People in Britain must wear masks in most indoor settings starting Saturday as the country tries to squash a rise in coronavirus infections that has followed the easing of lockdown measures.
England and Scotland now require face coverings in most indoor spaces, including places of worship museums cinemas banks and libraries.They were already mandatory in shops an don public transit.
A swath of northern England has been put under tougher restrictions that bar households from mixing after a surge in infections that authorities blame partly on people meeting up in homes and pubs.
Britain official coronavirus death toll stands at more than 46500 the highest in Europe.
The office for National Statistics says the number of people testing positive for the virus has risen since the end of June Just after the country began to ease its lockdown but may have leveled off. It estimated there were 3700 new infections a day in the community in England in the week to Aug 2 down from 4200 a day the week before.
BERLIN:
Travelers arriving in Germany from most non European Union countries and some regions within the bloc that have high numbers of coronavirus cases will have to undergo compulsory testing from Saturday.
The test for people entering from so called high risk regions are free for the first three days after arrival. Travelers from those countries already have to self quarantine for 14 days or until they can present a negative test.
German authorities are concerned about the rising number of cases in the country.
Germany Robert Koch institute the nation`s disease control center recorded more than 1000 new infections nationwide for the third day running Saturday.
INDIA:
India has recorded 933 COVID-19 fatalities in the past 24 hours as fresh infections surged by another 61537 cases to reach nearly 2.1 million.
The Health Minister says the total deaths touched 42518 including more than 20000 in the past 30 days. An average of around 50000 new cases are reported each day since mid June.
The ministry asked state authorities to test grocery shop workers and street vendors, saying that if undetected they can potentially spread infection to a large number of people.
