The first flight carrying passengers with a digital health passport showing they don't have coronavirus will take place in July to the Canary Islands.more
Men working in low-skilled jobs are dying from coronavirus at a higher rate than those in more highly skilled occupations, new figures from the UK show.more
Theaters in Italy are preparing to resume operations after more than two months break due to a coronavirus pandemic. The proposed solutions include masks and social distance, also on the stage.more
We are still at the initial stage of the pandemic, but in individual countries the epidemic situation is very diverse - says the Polish epidemiologist, Dr. Paweł Grzesiowski.more
Portugal's reigning champions Benfica have confirmed that midfielder David Tavares tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, taking the tally for positive cases to at least eight players in Primeira Liga.more
The region of Liguria in the north of Italy is preparing to open beaches, bars, restaurants and hair salons on May 18, which is earlier than planned in the calendar for easing restrictions in the country. Some restrictions are to be lifted today.more
“I want to be as clear as possible with Londoners - social distancing measures are still in place. Lockdown hasn’t been lifted and we all still need to play our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19".more
After eight weeks in lockdown, France is set to enter a new phase on Monday, as the government begins a “very gradual process” of easing restrictions on movement, businesses and schools.more
Prolonged isolation causes stress, but for many people, further announcements of easing the restrictions introduced in connection with a pandemic are even more stressful. Research conducted by scientists from the United Kingdom shows that many people are afraid that reports of lifting restrictions in many people are fearful.more
Passengers on all flights of KLM, the Dutch subsidiary of Air France KLM, must wear face masks during travel starting on Monday, the airline said in a statement.more
During a recent interview, Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal state that he feels the NBA should not return and just scrap the 2019-20 season.more
The World Health Organization has dismissed as “false allegations” a media report that it withheld information about the new coronavirus following pressure from China.more
La Liga has confirmed that five players have tested positive for coronavirus. All five unnamed players - across the Spanish league's top two divisions - are asymptomatic and in the final phase of having the disease, but will now go into quarantine and will be unable to return to group training until they have had two negative tests.more
Winter, which begins in South America in May, prompts experts to be very cautious in forecasting the chances of soon overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic on this continent.more
In Ireland, 12 people have died of coronavirus over the last 24 hours, the lowest daily deaths since March 30, the country's health ministry said. The total number of fatalities in Ireland is currently 1,458.more
Boris Johnson says he is taking "the first careful steps" in easing the coronavirus lockdown - with people in England allowed to spend more leisure time outside from Wednesday. In a pre-recorded address to the nation, the prime minister said the government wants to "encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise" - provided they stick to social distancing guidelines more
A further 269 people diagnosed with COVID-19 have died in the UK, taking the overall total to 31,855. It is the lowest daily figure since 29 March, when there were 214 fatalities in a 24-hour period.more
The crisis caused by the coronavirus in aviation will survive the strongest - says President Enter Air Grzegorz Polaniecki. The industry will have to introduce safety guidelines - e.g. checking passengers' health and disinfecting luggage - he adds.more
A third Brighton player has tested positive for coronavirus. The unnamed player, who will now self isolate for 14 days, was tested on Saturday - two other players tested positive earlier in the pandemic.more
The four UK nations may need to move at different speeds on easing lockdown, Nicola Sturgeon said as she confirmed restrictions would continue in Scotland. Prime Minster Boris Johnson spoke with the leaders of the devolved nations on Thursday, ahead of an expected announcement on easing parts of the lockdown in England on Sunday.more
Temperature and latitude do not appear to be associated with the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a study of many countries published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), but school closures and other public health measures are having a positive effect.more
The French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros could be held without fans later this year, the president of the French Tennis Federation said on Sunday.more
