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| - Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: Bars, restaurants and services prepare to shut down in France and Germany as lockdown measures return to Europe. Starting Friday, France will bar people from leaving home without authorisation, bars and restaurants will close until at least December and travel between regions will be limited. Factories and building sites will remain open, as will nurseries and schools, but children as young as six will be required to wear masks. The virus has claimed at least 1,175,992 lives worldwide since it first emerged in China late last year, according to an AFP tally on Thursday at 1100 GMT based on official sources. At least 44,561,263 cases have been registered across the globe. The United States is the worst-affected country with 227,701 deaths, followed by Brazil with 158,456, India with 120,527, Mexico with 90,309 and Britain with 45,675. The British government vows to persist with localised restrictions, despite fresh data showing surging numbers of cases and deaths across the country, and national lockdowns in Europe. Ministers still believe targeted action is "the best way forward" given varying rates of infection, says Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. India surpasses eight million cases and is bracing for a new surge after Diwali, one of the most important Hindu festivals on November 14. Experts say crowds gathering for Diwali and other festivals, colder temperatures and the annual winter pollution crisis could worsen the impact of cases in Delhi. Colombo will go back into lockdown from Friday following a surge in cases, authorities say. Around 5.5 million people living in the Sri Lankan capital and two neighbouring districts will only be allowed to move about for essential services, health officials said. Tunisia says it will impose a nationwide night-time curfew, shutting schools and banning inter-regional travel to halt a resurgence of cases, without outlining how long the measures would be in place. A mandatory mask order comes into force in Pakistani cities to prevent a second wave as winter approaches and cases have risen steadily in recent weeks. burs-eab/fg/wai
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