Belgium facing "tsunami" of new Covid infections

[kiwibird]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54602999

Belgium could soon be overwhelmed by new coronavirus infections, the health minister has warned, amid soaring case numbers across the country.

Frank Vandenbroucke said new cases were close to a "tsunami" where authorities "no longer control what is happening".

New measures to try to halt the spread came into force on Monday. All bars and restaurants are closed for four weeks.

Infection numbers are climbing throughout Europe, prompting new restrictions across the continent.

 

[sharon sanders]

bump this

 

[kiwibird]

Graph showing high rate of growth - especially in Czech Republic and Poland. Belgium appears to have levelled out somewhat.
https://twitter.com/redouad/status/1319222320850927616/photo/1

Latest positive rates in Europe:
Flag of Czech Republic Czechia: 26.8%
Flag of Poland Poland: 17.5%
Flag of Belgium Belgium: 15.2%
Flag of Italy Italy: 10.6%
Flag of Spain Spain: 10.5%
Flag of France France: 8.8%
Flag of United Kingdom United Kingdom: 6.5%
Flag of Germany Germany: 2%