The impressive local vaccination rate means that fortunately those astronomical numbers have, as of yet, had limited effect on hospitalisations and deaths, which remain almost stable. But it is nevertheless a headache for thousands forced to miss work and other engagements after receiving the bad news, of which Messi is just one of many.
United looked out of ideas while searching for the breakthrough, with Telles' free-kick which clipped the crossbar one of their few chances.
Lumley redeemed himself with a reaction save from debutant Posh defender Emmanuel Fernandez - a 20-year-old former non-league player - and the Boro number one also denied Jonson Clarke-Harris from point-blank range on the stroke of the interval.
I certainly improved that in my first year here. The game at Wembley was lost in extra-time after she had been substituted.
The work rate of the players was really good and it feels like St James' Park is back. In fact, it's been awful and I've not enjoyed coming up here at all.
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There has always been a moan at international level that we always get the players when they are fatigued, Martinez told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Portugal centre-back Dias, 24, has travelled with the squad after spending six weeks out with a thigh problem.
City won the ball high up the field and Ben Sheaf's forward pass found Gyokeres, who turned and took aim from outside the area and powered an effort past a helpless Bonham.
Aubameyang was irrepressible in the 2019/20 season, of course, leading Arsenal to FA Cup glory over Chelsea and scoring 29 goals in the competition, but his output has fallen alarmingly since signing a new contract that summer.
Comfortable when facing one-on-one situations, he has also developed physically to stand at 6'1'' (186cm), meaning he does not look out of place around those much older than him.
After Wednesday's game Rudiger said he was enjoying this chapter, adding that I think it is the best time of my career.
Thinking about it now, I can say that I just wasn't able to get myself right and maybe the injuries were a result of the fact that, mentally, I wasn't focused.
Ahead of the new season (chairman) Daniel (Levy) also spoke to fans about our ambitions, including the impact of the pandemic on club finances and underlining the point that all revenues, from whatever event, are reinvested in the team.
His status as one of England's greatest ever players was sufficient to attract sponsors from across the planet and he has collaborated with a variety of industry brands.
Recent speculation has suggested that United have a surprisingly easy run at West Ham this summer. Manchester City, another club who appeared to be keen, are counting out their stacks of cash ready to hurl it at Erling Haaland instead. Chelsea, meanwhile, are counting the cost of being bought by an ally of Vladimir Putin after years of being warned they had been bought by an ally of Vladimir Putin.
The club told me that they believed in him and had a contract waiting for him all along. It was on the table, but they thought that he wasn't told about it by his former representative.
Everton, however, will not be able to take another player on loan from a Premier League club once they have been loaned Donny van de Beek from Manchester United.
I would hope you could pick up the phone to many a youth player I've worked with and the characteristics I've spoken of are the ones I've demonstrated consistently.
Chris Long put Alex in front after 11 minutes but Jack Rudoni's header and a double from Ollie Palmer sealed the points for the Dons before Chris Porter's last-gasp consolation.
The way I try to look at it, I was disappointed that I wasn't playing in such a massive competition in England. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed.
But I still believe that our supporters are one of the best, if not the best, in England, and as long as they do that protest in a peaceful way and as long as they still support the team in the stadium, I think they have the right to express their opinion.
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The Eagles had asked for the game to be postponed after manager Patrick Vieira and several players were sent into isolation following a Covid outbreak, but the Premier League insisted they had not reached the necessary threshold, finally confirming the fixture would go ahead a few hours before kick-off.
It is a subjective decision and subjective is our favourite, topical word this year, but it was felt it was at the cap of the sleeve, so the goal was given.
It's honestly a joke from VAR not to interfere. Follow Chelsea with Sky SportsFollow every Chelsea game in the Premier League this season with our live blogs on the Sky Sports website and app, and watch match highlights for free shortly after full-time.
Sheffield United have had a decent week despite that late disappointment against Preston in midweek, but at least the goals are coming now for Slavisa Jokanovic's side.
Their patience had been tried by two disallowed goals early on, the first for an unintended handball, the second through VAR for a marginal offside call.
Obviously the decision to bring the break forward due to COVID-19 means the key midfielder will miss a handful of games, Rangers have ample depth to cover the Nigerian's absence.
Right-back Ward missed the 1-0 defeat at Manchester United last weekend due to a one-match suspension but is available for Sunday's Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park.
In terms of the group, I think we have two games at home against Vitesse and Rennes and then we have to play Mura.
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How the teams lined up | Match statsFA Cup fixtures | ResultsThe lead was then doubled when Ash Palmer could only turn Josh Sheehan's driven cross into his own net.
