코로나 2차 파동... 영국 하루 신규 확진자 2만1천명, 이탈리아 밀라노•나폴리 야간 통금 시행<br /><br />Life in Europe is again being disrupted by a sharp spike in COVID-19 cases, with the UK reporting more than 21-thousand new infections in a single 24 hour period.<br />In Italy, to cope with a fresh surge in cases, parts of the country have imposed a nighttime curfew.<br />Min Suk-hyen reports.<br />The World Health Organization has praised many East Asian countries, including South Korea, for their fight against COVID-19.<br />Mike Ryan, the head of the WHO's Health Emergencies Programme, said on Tuesday that countries there have made huge progress to keep the daily number of new cases low.<br />His comments come after Europe reported a fresh surge in cases.<br />On Tuesday, Britain recorded a steep jump of 21-thousand-331 new COVID cases...higher than the 18-thousand reported the previous day.<br />241 additional deaths were also reported, the highest daily death toll since early June.<br />The country's medical director warned the trend in deaths is rising sharply, especially the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.<br />Tougher COVID-19 restrictions have been introduced, with pubs, bars and restaurants closed in some parts of the country, and only takeaway services allowed.<br />"This evening, informed by the data that we've just seen, I can announce that Greater Manchester will move to a very high alert level. That means that pubs and bars must close, unless they're serving substantial meals."<br />In Italy, certain regions are introducing a nighttime curfew to contain a surge in cases.<br />Starting Thursday, the northern region of Lombardy plans to impose the measure to discourage people from late night gatherings between 11 PM to 5 AM the following day.<br />The curfew is expected to last for three weeks until November 13.<br />Other areas are also taking steps to cope with the second wave.<br />The southern region of Campania said it would follow suit from Friday, while Piedmont, in the northwest, said it would shut shopping centers during the weekend.<br />Amid a rise in cases, Pope Francis wore a face mask for the first time while attending a public service on Tuesday.<br />He has faced criticism for being in close contact with crowds without wearing a mask.<br />In recent weeks, seven more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Vatican City, raising concern that the world's smallest nation could be hit hard as well.<br />Min Suk-hyen, Arirang News.<br />
