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the positivity rate continues to increase “but less markedly”

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

According to last week’s data, the incidence rate is stabilizing and new hospitalizations are “decreasing in the majority of regions”.

During the week of March 27 to April 2, the Covid-19 positivity rate “continued to increase, but less markedly than the previous week”, written Public Health France (SPF) in its latest weekly review. 17.7% of tests were positive last week, compared to 16.6% the previous week.

The incidence rate is slightly increasing, going from 81 cases per 100,000 inhabitants to 84. It is “stabilizing”, writes SPF.

“New hospitalizations down”

On the other hand, “new hospitalizations were down in the majority of regions”.

2,115 patients were thus newly hospitalized last week, compared to 2,450 the previous week. Admissions to critical care are also down, from 201 to 191. On the other hand, “acts at SOS Médecins remained on the increase (1,788 once morest 1,567, editor’s note) and the number of visits to the emergency room was stable”, specifies the organization. .

Overseas, the “incidence and hospitalization rates remain at a very low level”.

Even if the indicators remain at very low levels, “in the context of a still active circulation of SARS-CoV-2, it remains recommended to maintain adherence to the combined measures”, i.e. vaccination once morest Covid-19 and barrier gestures, “especially in the event of a positive test and/or symptoms, in order to protect vulnerable people.”

Salome Vincendon BFMTV journalist

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another armed bandit put out of harm’s way, his accomplices actively sought – Aïr Info

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

Decidedly, lately the armed bandits no longer know where to turn in the region of Agadez.

After the blow inflicted on them near Tchirozerine on April 1 and 2, 2023, Aïr Info learned that another group was defeated yesterday April 3 near Kirboubou, 40 km from Agadez.

Indeed, during the robbery of a Toundra brand vehicle, one of the armed bandits was overpowered by the brave passengers who had realized that his weapon had stalled.
His accomplices, two in number, then abandoned the stolen vehicle and fled.

A few hours later, the overpowered armed bandit and his weapon were handed over to the security forces for further investigation.

With this momentum, the determination of the security forces and the frank cooperation of the population, the Agadez region will quickly regain its former tranquility, undermined by a few lawless individuals.
The visit made to Agadez today, April 4, by the Minister of the Interior and his defense counterpart is indicative of the commitment of the highest authorities in the country to sign the end of this urban and peri-urban insecurity.

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Photo : D.R

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“Sweden should join Finland as soon as possible” in NATO

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

Sweden will join NATO by the Alliance summit on July 11-12 in Vilnius. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has no doubts regarding this outcome. This will require convince Turkey and Hungary to ratify this new enlargement.

“From everything I heard, including almost all of the Allies in the meetings we had today and yesterday (Tuesday and Wednesday), Sweden should join Finland as soon as possible. And I think with the upcoming leaders’ summit in Vilnius, I expect that process to be completed by then.“, assures the American diplomat during an exclusive interview granted to Euronews at the end of the meeting in Brussels of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of NATO.

Antony Blinken also believes that China should put pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine and to respect Ukrainian territorial integrity.

Washington moreover supports the approach of the European Commission towards Beijing. The institution’s president, Ursula von der Leyen, says she wants to focus on risk reduction rather than decoupling.

Regarding the growing tensions around Taiwan, the US Secretary of State clarified that the United States does not want a confrontation with China.

“We don’t want, we don’t seek conflict. We are not trying to contain China. On the contrary, we want to preserve peace, stability and create opportunities“, repeats Antony Blinken.

“Any disputes between Mainland China and Taiwan should be resolved peacefully. Neither party should do anything to disrupt the status quo, and should not take any unilateral action to do so.“, he adds.

Asked regarding a possible change in attitude regarding Taiwan, the head of American diplomacy underlines the importance of this region.

“We are concerned that China’s actions on Taiwan might cause a crisis that would affect every country in the world (…) 50% of the world’s commercial traffic passes through the Taiwan Strait every day, 70% of the semiconductors we we need for our smartphones, dishwashers and cars are made in Taiwan“, summarizes Antony Blinken.

“If a crisis were to arise as a result of China’s action, it would have terribly disruptive effects on the global economy.“.

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Playoff semifinals: EHC Biel eliminates ZSC Lions

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

The scene of the game

After 6 minutes Biel was behind for the first time in this series, following 9 minutes it was already 0:2. It seemed like the ZSC Lions were pulling away. But the Seeländer got a chance to connect in the power play. So far, the people of Biel have been impressively successful in the majority – as they did today, they scored three of the five goals in the majority. Fabio Hofer scored an important connection in the 12th minute.

The key figure

Biel captain Gaëtan Haas, who assisted three out of five Biel goals, what a team-friendly performance, world class.

The better team

At the beginning it was the people of Zurich who put the pressure on and prevented the end of the season from being attempted. But the Bielers didn’t let themselves be disturbed by two goals behind, they always came back and were the more efficient team in the end.

The twittering of the stands

Since the introduction of the playoffs in 1986, a team in the highest Swiss league has only managed to turn a 0:3 in a best-of-7 series five times: 2006 Lugano once morest Ambri, 2007 Zug once morest Rappi, 2008 Davos once morest Zug, 2022 Davos once morest Rappi (all quarterfinals) and 2022 Zug once morest ZSC (final). The ZSC Lions were far from it this time.

Here’s how to proceed

Not anymore for the ZSC Lions, they go on vacation. Biel is now getting a few days off. The Zug vs. Servette series continues with game 3 on Thursday.