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THE UK has become the first country in Europe to surpass 50,000 deaths of people who contracted Covid-19.
The official figures from the UK today showed that there were a further 595 fatalities recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 50,365.
There were 22,950 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to over 1.2 million, according to government data.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson reacted to the grim milestone by saying that “every death is a tragedy”.
“We mourn everybody who’s gone, we’re not out of the woods yet, it does still require everybody to follow the guidance and do the right thing to suppress the disease,” he said.
The 595 deaths recorded today represents the highest daily toll since 6 May, when there were 612, according government figures.
The figures include those who tested positive for the disease within the last 28 days.
But wider data compiled by the Office for National Statistics, which include all deaths where Covid-19 was mentioned as a factor on the death certificate, puts the toll at more than 60,000.
Italy hits one million cases
Meanwhile, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Italy has passed the symbolic one million mark, while almost 43,000 people have died, according to official data.
The country, the first in Europe to be hit by the outbreak earlier this year, recorded almost 33,000 new cases in the last 24 hours to reach 1,028,424 in total.
According to the ECDC, the 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 pf the population is 474 for the UK, 714 for Italy, and 145 for Ireland. The corresponding figure for deaths is 6.6 for the UK, 7.7 for Italy, and 1.5 for Ireland.
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I think #TheDonald(really!?!?) is as batshit crazy as they come…
But quote from estranged wife going through bitter, high profile divorce of billionaire husband in an interview for glossy magazine/tabloid. Is hardly something I’d consider as a credible source….
Drew — The scary part is he’s not crazy at all.
Even if he did, I don’t see the problem. Hitler’s policies were insane but he was an incredible orator. People have been studying him for public speaking and propaganda techniques for decades.
At least it’s not a copy of the speeches and statements of Charles J. Haughey. He could pick up this copy for a mere €250… http://touch.adverts.ie/other-antiques-collectables/charles-haughey-autographed-book-of-collected-speeches/8546106
To suggest that we should not study or analyse Hitler because of the evil he perpetuated is ironically almost fascist censorship. It is conversely why he must be studied and understood. Hitler seemed able to tap into the mass psychology of the German people and steer it in a direction of his choosing. No one can ignore the horrific events he was responsible for but he is probably the most infamous name the world will ever see and a fascinating character.
Coming from an Ex, I’m not surprised she says he’s a nazi, my ex’s would all say the same about me
His supporters will be more upset that he’s an actual book reader.
Maybe he just looked at the pictures
“If, I had these speeches, and I am not saying that I do, I would never read them.”
Well he’s getting the hang of denying like a real politician at least.
Nothing like a US election to air the dirty laundry!
in fairness. I’m no Nazi but u do have books with some of hitters speeches in them. This story is just inflammatory nonsense. also I hope trump crashes and burns in the election.
I saw the headline and thought this was Waterford Whispers.
Trump read something written by Hitler..
This can only mean that..
TRUMP IS REALLY HITLER IN DISGUISE!!
SHOCKING!!!!!!
The world is fooked anyway….. GO TRUMP!!!
i think its interesting that at the same time trump is trying to become president i saw a stat that half the worlds money is owned by 80 people!!! is trump one of the 80??
The statistic is that the richest 80 people in the world are as rich as the poorest 50% – not that the top 80 own 50% of the world’s money.
And anyway, Trump’s not one of the 80.
http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/meet-the-80-people-who-are-as-rich-as-half-the-world/
Heil hydra! – John Garrett, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Mein Komb-uber
The majority of Americans wouldn’t even know who Hitler was. They don’t care and if they vote Trump or Clinton in , they deserve them.
In fairness, how many Brits do you recon know the name Hirohito? It works both ways.
@Jason Culligan: They’d probably think he was a new striker for Celtic!
There is no reason whatsoever not to read those books!
You’d be surprised how irrational people can get on the subject of Hitler, especially when any sort of praise may factor into it. In America it would be a difficult proposition to state publicly that Hitler was a great orator and propagandist as people will genuinely take that as support for Hitler as a whole.
Could explain why he couldn’t give his favourite bible quote
Probably because he knows that there really isn’t a sky fairy. Won’t go down well in the bible belt but who really cares!?
If I read a story about IRA/SF in the Journal does that make me an IRA/SF supporter?
A story about Donald Trump and you still can’t help mentioning Sinn Féin, I don’t like the Shinners myself but you have a complete obsession. Your irritating insistence on mentioning them everywhere even on completely unrelated articles is incredibly annoying and doing far more damage to your cause than good.
The subject of the analogy might not be to your liking but the remark is very relevant. I will not be dictated to by the likes of Fiachra with his new Twitter account.
Yeah Fiachra , how dare you.Your Twitter account must be at least 30 days old before you dictate to Pat Lyons or any of his Jornal multi- accounts. poor Pat.
My Twitter account is actually about a year old at this stage.
Pat, isn’t this your third account after previously being banned on other accounts?
It’s rhetorical by the way, we all know the answer.
One way to understand how your enemy thinks?
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