Deaths linked to the coronavirus have fallen in Sweden since the peak of the outbreak, but the government has told authorities to start preparing for a possible second wave in autumn.more
Results from the final stage of a nationwide antibody study show some 5.2% of Spain’s population has been exposed to the new coronavirus, health officials said on Monday, confirming findings from earlier stages.more
A further 27,000 excess deaths are ‘likely’ between now and next April if the Government continues with its approach to coronavirus, a former chief scientific adviser has claimed.
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A new survey polling Japanese residents has found that 77 per cent of those questioned believe that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics "cannot be held" next year.more
The coronavirus has reached Italy not directly from China but through Europe, probably from Germany, says a research team from the hospitals in Milan and Pavia in Lombardy. According to the researchers, the region was attacked by an epidemic because of the characteristics of its business.
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Radical plans to give all adults £500 and children £250 in vouchers to spend in sectors of the economy worst hit by the Covid-19 crisis are being considered by the Treasury.more
From today in Switzerland an obligation to wear masks in public transport is in force. The Bern government wants to avoid a second wave of coronavirus infection.more
On June 1, kindergartens and primary schools in England opened their doors to pupils and pupils in Reception (zero), 1st and 6th grade. Special precautions were taken to limit the spread of the virus, while restoring teaching opportunities that are key to children's development.more
Culture Secretary announces agreements to allow selected sporting events and production on film and television to get underway safely. A number of sports stars and their support teams, alongside international film and high-end television stars, directors and producers, will be exempt from quarantine – where they are essential to the event or production.more
There are new outbreaks of coronavirus infection in Spain, currently there are about 60, according to regional sanitary services Today, only in two of the 17 autonomous communities - in Asturias and La Rioja - no massive SARS-CoV-2 infections were found.more
Food and Drug Administration Agency Commissioner (FDA) Stephen Hahn expressed concern about the results of the survey, which shows that 27 percent Americans wouldn't accept a free coronavirus vaccine. They approach her with fear.more
After a break of over three months due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the Louvre Museum was reopened this morning. The management of the facility, however, expects much fewer visitors, and part of the collection will still be unavailable.more
Over the past 24 hours, 22 people have died on Covid-19 in the UK, and 516 new coronavirus infections have been detected, the smallest number since March 17, the British Ministry of Health said.more
Ireland will maintain its 14-day quarantine obligation for people arriving from abroad until at least July 20, yesterday's transport minister Eamon Ryan said.more
The acting leader of the Lib Dems Sir Ed Davey has written to Kent's police chief asking to investigate whether Nigel Farage broke lockdown rules by visiting the pub on Super Saturday.
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The number of coronavirus infections in Russia today reached 681,251 after 6,736 new infections were detected in the last 24 hours. According to the operational staff, 134 people have died within the last 24 hours. 10 161 people have died in Russia since the beginning of the pandemic.more
The streets of England were filled with carnage on Saturday night as thousands of party-goers hit bars and pubs for the first time in 104 days, with some forced to close early due to arrests and anti-social behaviour.more
The father of Boris Johnson has defended his decision to fly to Greece via Bulgaria in order to “Covid-proof” his property there before he potentially rents it out.more
The government of Catalonia has ordered an indefinite new lockdown for the Segria region of Spain due to outbreaks of Covid-19. The confinement came into effect at midday on Saturday and has no end date, regional president Quim Torra said.more
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that today's loosening of restrictions introduced due to the coronavirus epidemic is the biggest step towards normality so far, and has again appealed to his countrymen not to spoil what has already been achieved.more
