12 Nov
Britain has become the first European nation to exceed more than 50,000 deaths from the coronavirus.
European governments have imposed lockdowns again following a surge in new cases.
British health authorities confirmed 595 deaths on Wednesday, bringing the total to 50,365.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, "We're not out of the woods yet." He urged everyone to "follow the guidance, do the right thing to suppress the disease."
The British government has been unable to curb the spread of the virus despite a new lockdown in England that went into effect last Thursday.
People in England must refrain from unnecessary outings, non-essential retailers must remain shut and restaurants can only provide takeaway and delivery services.
In Belgium, total deaths as of Wednesday exceeded 13,000. That means at least one in a thousand of the country's population have succumbed to the virus.
Hungary imposed a 30-day curfew on Wednesday after more than 5,000 people tested positive last Saturday.
People must stay home between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., and wear face masks in public. Eating at restaurants and bars is banned, as are other gatherings.
NHK
