Spain coronavirus outbreak 'close to peaking'

13 Sept 12:33 Key points summarised by AI

Spain's COVID-19 death toll surged past 5,600, with a record 832 deaths in 24 hours, making it the world's second-highest, yet officials indicate the epidemic is "very very close" to peaking as the rate of new infections slows.
Despite the slowing infection rate, the medical system, particularly intensive care units, faces immense pressure, with a projected capacity crisis expected in over a week due to the lag between infections and critical care needs.
Madrid remains the epicenter, reporting 2,757 deaths and 21,520 infections, leading to the establishment of a second temporary morgue and military assistance for body collection and transport as undertakers are overwhelmed.
A significant number of healthcare personnel (over 9,444) have contracted the virus, prompting Spain to secure 1.2 million masks from China and sign contracts worth 628 million euros for nearly 700 million masks to bolster supplies.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman accidentally drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including an 81-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she panicked and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake; she apologized and pledged insurance coverage along with additional financial aid to the victims.