The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday that the development of an effective vaccine or other measure to eliminate the coronavirus is uncertain. He called on countries to strictly adhere to sanitary rules.more
More than half of Germans, Brits and French would prefer not to go on vacation if it involves wearing face masks, later quarantine or undergoing a coronavirus test, according to a published YouGov poll.more
Reopening schools in September without a "comprehensive test, trace and isolate strategy" could lead to a second wave of coronavirus that is twice as big as the first, researchers have said.more
The firm which bought Thomas Cook shops has said up to 878 employees out of 4,500 may lose their jobs because of new coronavirus travel restrictions.more
In hundreds of French municipalities and towns, local authorities have introduced additional restrictions and the obligation to wear masks outdoors in public places, according to a report by the daily Le Parisien. Many of them are popular tourist destinations.
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The UK has recorded 938 new cases of coronavirus in a 24 hour period - the highest amount to be confirmed in 24 hours since June 26, six weeks ago.more
German Health Minister Jens Spahn announced yesterday that mandatory coronavirus testing is to be introduced in Germany this week for travelers arriving from high-risk countries.more
New 90-minute tests that can detect coronavirus and flu will be rolled out in hospitals and care homes from next week. The "on-the-spot" swab and DNA tests will help distinguish between Covid-19 and other seasonal illnesses, the government said.more
The Minister of Health, Łukasz Szumowski, announced today the commencement of the inspection of mouth and nose coverage by customers and staff in stores this week.more
18 million people have contracted the coronavirus worldwide since the start of the pandemic, reported Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. The most common infections are in the United States and Brazil. Overall, 688,351 people died.more
The British government has prepared scenarios in case local blockades at epidemic outbreaks are not enough to stop the second wave of coronavirus, the Sunday Times reported.more
Pope Francis announced that it was necessary to prepare for solutions to the greatest problems after the pandemic, which would be poverty and unemployment. During the meeting with the faithful in the Vatican, he appealed for the joint commitment of the government to defend labor.more
Ukraine has placed Poland on the list of countries with an increased risk of COVID-19. People entering Ukraine from Poland must undergo a 14-day quarantine - informed the government service gov.pl.more
Elderly people and others at increased risk from coronavirus could be asked to stay home again under plans to avoid a second national lockdown, according to a report.
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The government of the Australian state of Victoria, where a sharp increase in the number of coronavirus infections has been observed for several weeks, today declared a state of natural disaster. There will be a curfew in Melbourne - services will be frozen for 6 weeks from Wednesday.more
The twofold increase in the number of new coronavirus infections in Ireland in recent days is worrying, admitted the p.o. the country's chief physician Ronan Glynn. Yesterday, 45 new cases were confirmed and no deaths have been recorded.
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Pubs or "other activities" in England may need to close to allow schools to reopen next month, a scientist advising the government has said. Prof Graham Medley told the BBC there may need to be a "trade-off", with the re-opening of schools seen as a "priority" for children's wellbeing.more
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Canada extended the ban on entry to its territory yesterday. The ban applies to people without Canadian citizenship or permanent residence and will apply until the end of August.more
The further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England - due to come in this weekend - has been postponed for at least two weeks, amid concerns over an increase in coronavirus cases. Casinos and bowling alleys will remain shut, with Boris Johnson saying it was time to "squeeze the brake pedal".more
