Currently, mask wearing is mandatory for 12 "high-risk" classes of venues, such as clubs, karaoke bars and internet cafes. "A prolonged Covid-19 outbreak is inevitable until treatments and vaccines are developed," Health Minister Park Neung-hoo said at a briefing. -REUTERSBrazil reports 18 947 new coronavirus cases, 407 deathsBrazil recorded 18 947 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, and 407 deaths from Covid-19, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. Austria and Greece also announced on Saturday a nighttime curfew and the closure of cafes, bars and restaurants to all but takeaway service until the end of November to contain a resurgence in Covid-19 cases. So far, the UK has reported 46 555 Covid-19 deaths – defined as those dying within 28 days of a positive test.

Source: News 24 November 01, 2020 15:45 UTC