Cases fall in some parts of Europe; 813 die in Britain as infections rise

LONDON－The coronavirus pandemic is showing a mixed picture in Europe, as some countries are witnessing welcome signs while cases are still rising in the United Kingdom.

Official data in Britain on Saturday showed that 813 people died in the latest 24-hour period, taking COVID-19 deaths to 20,319.Infections rose to 148,377 as of Saturday morning.

British Home Secretary Priti Patel said on Saturday that it was imperative that people continue to follow the rules designed to protect their loved ones. She did not say when the current restrictions on movement would be lifted.

Eight mobile coronavirus testing units staffed by the army are starting to travel around the UK, with dozens more to follow, to help the government approach its target of 100,000 tests a day.

The recuperated British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be back at work on Monday, a Downing Street spokeswoman said on Saturday.

Spaniards will be allowed out for exercise and to take walks from this weekend, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.

"If the pandemic keeps evolving positively as it has been doing until now, from May 2, individual physical activity will be permitted and walks with the people you live with."

Children have been allowed out since Sunday for up to an hour a day, accompanied by one parent, to walk, run or play in an area no further than a kilometer from their home.

In Italy, Extraordinary Commissioner for the Coronavirus Emergency Domenico Arcuri said winning the war against the coronavirus will depend on individual decisions once the national lockdown ends on May 3.

He called on people to behave "with determination, a spirit of sacrifice and a sense of belonging to the national community".